Acute visceral cysticercosis by Taenia hydatigena in lambs and treatment with praziquantel

作者:Scala A; Urrai G; Varcasia A*; Nicolussi P; Mulas M; Goddi L; Pipia A P; Sanna G; Genchi M; Bandino E
来源:Journal of Helminthology, 2016, 90(1): 113-116.
DOI:10.1017/S0022149X14000601

摘要

An acute outbreak of Taenia hydatigena cysticercosis, causing mortality in 5 of 21 (23.8%) female lambs, is reported. Gross post-mortem examinations and histology showed Cysticercus tenuicollis as the cause of death. Biochemical parameters in infected lambs confirmed severe hepatitis. Praziquantel, given once at 15mg/kg body weight (bw), was administered and a dramatic improvement in the clinical condition and biochemical parameters was observed up to 30 days following treatment.

  • 出版日期2016-1