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Journal : Jurnal Medika Veterinaria

Anatomy, Pathology, and Histology of Duodenum of Dogs Infected with Toxocara Canis Rahmawati, Indra; Puji Astuti Nussa, Olan Rahayu; Kusuma Wardhani, Lailia Dwi; Sasmita, Rochiman
Jurnal Medika Veterinaria Vol 18, No 2 (2024): J. Med.Vet
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21157/j.med.vet..v18i2.35522

Abstract

Toxocara canis infection which attacks dogs are often found in Indonesia. This case study aimed to determine the anatomical and histopathological changes of the duodenum of dogs infected with Toxocara canis. The study was carried out on duodenum of dog which had clinical symptoms of weakness and anorexia. The results of macroscopic observations of the duodenum organ revealed white nodules on the serosal wall of the duodenum and worm infestation in the intestinal lumen. The results of histological observations showed there was rupture of the cylindrical epithelium, erosion of the villi, hemorrhage and desquamation of the submucosa and infiltration of inflammatory cells in duodenum. From these results, it can be concluded that the dog was infected with Toxocara canis worm.