Lung Flukes in Dogs WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lung Flukes in Dogs
Paragonimus is an important genus of flatworms, or platyhelminths, that includes Paragonimus westermani, an infectious lung fluke endemic to Asia. ...from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Most often found in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.1
- Paragonimus kellicotti is the only species of importance to dogs and cats in the United States.2
- Infected animals may have a chronic, deep, intermittent cough and eventually become weak and lethargic, although many infections pass unnoticed. 3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Stanford University: Paragonimiasis
- ↑ VetConnect: Paragonimiasis
- ↑ The Merck Veterinary Manual: Lung Flukes
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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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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Lung Flukes in Canines, Canine Lung Flukes, Dog Lung Flukes
- Last update: Aug. 6, 2008
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