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Veterinary Record Open, Volume 13, Issue 1, June 2026.Abstract Background The giant African land snail (Lissachatina fulica), an invasive species with significant medical, agricultural and economic importance, is abundant in urban areas of Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The proximity between humans and the snail may increase the risk of pathogen transmission.
Farid Farhan Mohd Nor +4 more
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PLoS ONE, 2019 Angiostrongyliasis is a parasitic disease caused by nematodes of the genus Angiostrongylus. Distribution of this worm corresponds to the dispersal of its main intermediate host, the giant African land snail Achatina fulica.
Abdulhakam Dumidae +5 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.Two cases of young dogs with chronic cough were investigated, one with bronchoalveolar lavage for cytology, the other with endoscopic biopsy for histopathology. DNA was extracted from stained smears and from formalin paraffin‐embedded blocs, six primer pairs spanning the ribosomal RNA gene of O.
Jeremie Korchia +6 more
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis in a Red Ruffed Lemur at a Zoo, Louisiana, USA
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2022 A red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) from a zoo in Louisiana, USA, was euthanized for worsening paresis. Brain and spinal cord histology identified eosinophilic meningoencephalomyelitis with intralesional adult Angiostrongylus sp. nematodes.
Jessica Rizor +3 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Red Pandas From Community Forests of Eastern Nepal
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.Wild red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) from community forests of eastern Nepal showed a high intestinal parasite burden, with 66.7% of faecal samples testing positive. Helminthic infections (75%) were more prevalent than protozoan infections (50%), and mixed gastrointestinal infections occurred in 45.8% of individuals.
Darwin Niroula +2 more
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Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2018 Human neural angiostrongyliasis is an emerging infectious disease caused by nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The present study investigated the presence of Angiostrongylus spp.
Jucicleide Ramos-de-Souza +9 more
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Journal of Small Animal Practice, Volume 67, Issue 5, Page 460-470, May 2026.Objectives Canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis is a common cause of nasal disease in dogs but data reporting outcomes following treatment is lacking. The aim was to describe pre‐ and post‐referral management and outcomes of dogs diagnosed with canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis at a single referral centre.
P. M. N. Henry +5 more
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Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels
FEBS Letters, Volume 600, Issue 5, Page 591-611, March 2026.Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira +3 more
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Autochthonous Angiostrongylus vasorum in Finland
Veterinary Record Open, 2019 Angiostrongylus vasorum has spread farther north in Europe. In this study, two autochthonous findings from dogs from Finland are described: in February 2014, the infection was diagnosed in a 10‐month‐old labrador retriever, and in February 2017, in a three‐year‐old French bulldog.
Tiškina, Valentina +5 more
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An Interesting Case of Eosinophilic Meningitis [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013 Angiostrongylus cantonensis is one of the causative agents of eosinophilic meningitis. Humans get infected when they ingest raw or partially cooked snails or monitor lizards (Varanus bengalensis). There is a popular belief that the tongue and the liver
Shivanand Pai +4 more
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