Abstract
The authors describe the aetiology, diffusion and prevalence, life cycle of the parasite, pathogenesis, histopathological lesions, clinical picture, diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prophylaxis of lungworm disease. This parasitic disease is observed in cats worldwide but has a fairly variable incidence and is not always easy to diagnose.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Animals
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Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
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Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
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Cat Diseases / therapy
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Cats
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Female
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / therapy
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Lung Diseases, Parasitic / veterinary*
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Male
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Nematode Infections / diagnosis
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Nematode Infections / therapy
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Nematode Infections / veterinary*
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Strongyloidea / physiology
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Anthelmintics