First documented case of feline cystic echinococcosis in the Aysén region, Chile

IF 1.4 Q3 PARASITOLOGY

Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports Pub Date : 2025-03-18 DOI:10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101230

Sandra Tarazona , Claudia Alvarez , Nicolás Pérez Gómez , Miguel Oyarzo , Galaxia Cortés-Hinojosa , Cristian Bonacic , Cristian A. Alvarez Rojas

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Abstract

This case report describes the first documented case of cystic echinococcosis (CE) in a domestic cat in the western side of the southern Andes, known as northern Patagonia in Chile, highlighting the epidemiological relevance of Echinococcus granulosus across non-traditional hosts. CE is notably prevalent in the Aysén region, posing a significant public health challenge. The patient, a seven-year-old domestic cat, was diagnosed with multiple abdominal cysts via ultrasound following a year of observed abdominal distension by the owners. The cysts were surgically removed, and the diagnosis confirmed through microscopy, PCR and histopathology. This occurrence adds to a limited global record, with only six other cases previously reported in Uruguay, Russia, Italy, Turkey, and Argentina. The report emphasizes the importance of ongoing public health education and strategic control measures within the region.

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智利ayssamin地区第一例记录在案的猫囊性包虫病病例

本病例报告描述了南安第斯山脉西侧（即智利的巴塔哥尼亚北部）一只家猫的囊性棘球蚴病（CE）的第一例记录病例，突出了棘球蚴在非传统宿主中的流行病学相关性。大肠埃希病在阿萨姆地区尤为普遍，对公共卫生构成重大挑战。这名患者是一只7岁的家猫，在主人观察到腹部膨胀一年后，通过超声波诊断出患有多发性腹部囊肿。经手术切除囊肿，镜检、PCR及组织病理学证实诊断。这一病例增加了有限的全球记录，此前仅在乌拉圭、俄罗斯、意大利、土耳其和阿根廷报告了6例其他病例。报告强调了在该区域开展公共卫生教育和战略控制措施的重要性。

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Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports Multiple-

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2.90

自引率

7.10%

发文量

126

审稿时长

97 days

期刊介绍： Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports focuses on aspects of veterinary parasitology that are of regional concern, which is especially important in this era of climate change and the rapid and often unconstrained travel of people and animals. Relative to regions, this journal will accept papers of the highest quality dealing with all aspects of disease prevention, pathology, treatment, epidemiology, and control of parasites within the field of veterinary medicine. Also, case reports will be considered as they add to information related to local disease and its control; such papers must be concise and represent appropriate medical intervention. Papers on veterinary parasitology from wildlife species are acceptable, but only if they relate to the practice of veterinary medicine. Studies on vector-borne bacterial and viral agents are suitable, but only if the paper deals with vector transmission of these organisms to domesticated animals. Studies dealing with parasite control by means of natural products, both in vivo and in vitro, are more suited for one of the many journals that now specialize in papers of this type. However, due to the regional nature of much of this research, submissions may be considered based upon a case being made by the author(s) to the Editor. Circumstances relating to animal experimentation must meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals as issued by the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (obtainable from: Executive Secretary C.I.O.M.S., c/o W.H.O., Via Appia, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland).