Radiographic findings in 16 dogs infected with Angiostrongylus vasorum

Vet Rec. 2004 Apr 3;154(14):426-30. doi: 10.1136/vr.154.14.426.

Abstract

Thoracic radiographs of 16 dogs infected naturally with Angiostrongylus vasorum showed signs of bronchial thickening, an interstitial pattern and a multifocal and/or peripheral alveolar pattern. In dogs treated with fenbendazole, follow-up radiographs showed that the alveolar pattern had resolved and a mild, hazy interstitial pattern had developed. In contrast with dogs with heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), no pulmonary vascular lesions were identified.

MeSH terms

  • Angiostrongylus*
  • Animals
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Dog Diseases / parasitology
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Male
  • Radiography, Thoracic / methods
  • Radiography, Thoracic / veterinary*
  • Strongylida Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Strongylida Infections / veterinary*