Pseudohypoadrenocorticism in a Siberian Husky with Trichuris vulpis Infection
Joint Authors
Croton, Catriona
Haworth, Mark
Car, Stephanie
Source
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
An entire male Siberian Husky presented for diarrhoea, weakness, inappetence, and collapse following a six-day period of illness.
On clinical examination the dog displayed vasoconstrictive circulatory shock, dehydration, and melena.
Laboratory tests revealed a marked hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, and a decreased sodium/potassium ratio of ≤ 12.4.
The baseline and poststimulation serum cortisol concentrations were markedly elevated following adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) stimulation test, yielding 712 nmol/L and 706 nmol/L, respectively.
The elevated cortisol concentration excluded hypoadrenocorticism.
A concurrent Trichuris vulpis (whipworm) infection was also identified.
The dog was treated with supportive care including fenbendazole and recovered uneventfully.
The final diagnosis was Trichuris vulpis infection with secondary pseudohypoadrenocorticism.
This case report further supports a previous observation that the Siberian Husky breed may have an increased sensitivity to infection with Trichuris vulpis and development of pseudohypoadrenocorticism.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Car, Stephanie& Croton, Catriona& Haworth, Mark. 2019. Pseudohypoadrenocorticism in a Siberian Husky with Trichuris vulpis Infection. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145622
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Car, Stephanie…[et al.]. Pseudohypoadrenocorticism in a Siberian Husky with Trichuris vulpis Infection. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145622
American Medical Association (AMA)
Car, Stephanie& Croton, Catriona& Haworth, Mark. Pseudohypoadrenocorticism in a Siberian Husky with Trichuris vulpis Infection. Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145622
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145622