ABSTRACT
A dirofilariose é uma zoonose causada pela Dirofilaria immitis, parasita de distribuição mundial, considerado um dos parasitas mais patogênicos de cães. A maioria dos animais são assintomáticos, entretanto, a doença pode afetar diversos. Objetivou-se relatar um caso de dirofilariose em uma cadela. Ela apresentava apatia, cansaço e inapetência. Foram solicitados exames, diagnosticando-se dirofilariose. O hemograma mostrou discreta leucopenia, linfopenia e trombocitopenia. A radiografia de tórax evidenciou bronquitealérgica. O ecocardiograma mostrou a presença de uma forma adulta de Dirofilaria immits. Conclui-se que a dirofilariose induziu alterações hematológicas, porém não graves. O teste rápido foi essencial no auxílio e diagnóstico precoce.
Heartworm disease is a zoonosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a worldwide distribution parasite, considered one of the most pathogenic parasites in dogs. Most of the animals are asymptomatic, however, the disease can affect several. The objective of this study was to report a case of heartworm disease in a female dog. She was apathetic, tired, and inept. Exams were requested, diagnosing heartworm disease. The hemogram showed discrete leukopenia, lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia. Chest x-ray revealed allergic bronchitis. The echocardiogram showed the presence of an adult form of Dirofilaria immits. It was concluded that hear tworm disease induced hematological alterations, but not severe ones. Rapid testing was essential in aiding and early diagnosis.
Subject(s)
Female , Animals , Dogs , Dirofilaria immitis , Dirofilariasis/diagnostic imaging , Dirofilariasis/blood , Hematologic Tests/veterinaryABSTRACT
A dirofilariose é uma zoonose causada pela Dirofilaria immitis, parasita de distribuição mundial, considerado um dos parasitas mais patogênicos de cães. A maioria dos animais são assintomáticos, entretanto, a doença pode afetar diversos. Objetivou-se relatar um caso de dirofilariose em uma cadela. Ela apresentava apatia, cansaço e inapetência. Foram solicitados exames, diagnosticando-se dirofilariose. O hemograma mostrou discreta leucopenia, linfopenia e trombocitopenia. A radiografia de tórax evidenciou bronquitealérgica. O ecocardiograma mostrou a presença de uma forma adulta de Dirofilaria immits. Conclui-se que a dirofilariose induziu alterações hematológicas, porém não graves. O teste rápido foi essencial no auxílio e diagnóstico precoce.(AU)
Heartworm disease is a zoonosis caused by Dirofilaria immitis, a worldwide distribution parasite, considered one of the most pathogenic parasites in dogs. Most of the animals are asymptomatic, however, the disease can affect several. The objective of this study was to report a case of heartworm disease in a female dog. She was apathetic, tired, and inept. Exams were requested, diagnosing heartworm disease. The hemogram showed discrete leukopenia, lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia. Chest x-ray revealed allergic bronchitis. The echocardiogram showed the presence of an adult form of Dirofilaria immits. It was concluded that hear tworm disease induced hematological alterations, but not severe ones. Rapid testing was essential in aiding and early diagnosis.(AU)