Lung Flukes in Cats WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lung Flukes in Cats
Lung flukes are usually found in cysts, primarily in the lungs of dogs, cats, and several other domestic and wild animals. Infection is most common in China, southeast Asia, and North America. Infected animals may have a chronic, deep, intermittent cough and eventually become weak and lethargic, although many infections pass unnoticed.1
Fast Facts:
- Intermediate hosts are snails and crayfish.2
- Larger than liver flukes.3
- Death is rare.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ The Merck Veterinary Manual: Lung Flukes
- ↑ CatHealth: Lung Flukes
- ↑ Gale Encyclopedia (via Health A to Z): Paragonimiasis
- ↑ Cat Health Care Guide: Facts About Cat Paragonimiasis
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Feline Lung Flukes, Lung Flukes in Felines, Cat Lung Flukes, Paragonimiasis
- Last update: Aug. 6, 2008
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