Journal of Veterinary Science & Medical DiagnosisISSN: 2325-9590

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Research Article, J Vet Sci Med Diagn Vol: 1 Issue: 2

Further Insights into the Clinical Aspects of Angiostrongylus vasorum Natural Infection in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Dogs

Antonio Capogna1, Mariateresa Sasanelli1, Riccardo Paolo Lia2, Piera Paola Spagnolo1 and Paola Paradies1*
1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), Strada Provinciale per Casamassima, Italy
2Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Public Health and Animal Science (DISPEZ), Strada Provinciale per Casamassima, Italy
Corresponding author : Paola Paradies
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), Strada Provinciale per Casamassima Km 3, CAP 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italy
Tel: +390804679847; Fax: 0039-80-4679889 E-mail: paola.paradies@uniba.it
Received: November 07, 2012 Accepted: January 17, 2013 Published: January 23, 2013
Citation: Capogna A, Sasanelli M, Lia RP, Spagnolo PP, Paradies P (2012) Further Insights into the Clinical Aspects of Angiostrongylus vasorum Natural Infection in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Dogs. J Vet Sci Med Diagn 1:2. doi:10.4172/2325-9590.1000106

Abstract

Further Insights into the Clinical Aspects of Angiostrongylus vasorum Natural Infection in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Dogs

Canine angiostrongylosis is a cardiopulmonary disease emerging in Europe, which can be fatal if left untreated. An early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is auspicable, not only in symptomatic dogs because it may lead to a complete clinical resolution, but also in asymptomatic dogs to reduce the risk of parasite importation in new areas suitable for parasite establishment. The aim of the present work is to investigate the different clinical and paraclinical findings in both symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs naturally infected by Angiostrongylus vasorum.

Keywords: Angiostrongylosis; Asymptomatic infection; Dogs; Clinical pictures; Paraclinical findings

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