Spirocerca lupi
| Spirocerca lupi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nematoda |
| Class: | Secernentea |
| Order: | Spirurida |
| Family: | Spirocercidae |
| Genus: | Spirocerca |
| Species: | S. lupi |
| Binomial name | |
| Spirocerca lupi | |
Spirocerca lupi is a species of nematode.[1] In dogs, infestation can cause osteosarcoma of the esophagus.[2] Doramectin has been used against it.[3]
References
- ↑ van der Merwe LL, Kirberger RM, Clift S, Williams M, Keller N, Naidoo V (June 2008). "Spirocerca lupi infection in the dog: a review". Vet. J. 176 (3): 294–309. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.02.032. PMID 17512766.
- ↑ Ranen E, Lavy E et al. (2004). "Spirocercosis-associated esophageal sarcomas in dogs. A retrospective study of 17 cases (1997-2003)". Vet Parasitol 119: 209. doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2003.10.023.
- ↑ Lavy E, Harrus S, Mazaki-Tovi M, et al. (December 2003). "Spirocerca lupi in dogs: prophylactic effect of doramectin". Res. Vet. Sci. 75 (3): 217–22. doi:10.1016/S0034-5288(03)00115-2. PMID 13129670.