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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Metastrongylosis | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| specialty = [[Infectious disease]], [[Veterinary medicine]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Coughing]], [[dyspnea]], [[weight loss]] | |||
| complications = [[Pneumonia]], [[respiratory failure]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| types = | |||
| causes = [[Metastrongylus]] species | |||
| risks = Exposure to infected [[pigs]] or [[wild boar]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Fecal examination]], [[bronchoscopy]], [[chest X-ray]] | |||
| differential = [[Bacterial pneumonia]], [[lungworm infection]] | |||
| prevention = Proper [[sanitation]], control of [[intermediate hosts]] | |||
| treatment = [[Anthelmintics]] such as [[ivermectin]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = Generally good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare in humans, more common in [[swine]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Metastrongylosis''' is a [[parasitic disease]] caused by the [[nematode]]s of the genus ''Metastrongylus''. These parasites primarily infect [[swine]], but can also infect other animals and humans. The disease is characterized by respiratory symptoms, including coughing and difficulty breathing. | '''Metastrongylosis''' is a [[parasitic disease]] caused by the [[nematode]]s of the genus ''Metastrongylus''. These parasites primarily infect [[swine]], but can also infect other animals and humans. The disease is characterized by respiratory symptoms, including coughing and difficulty breathing. | ||
==Etiology== | ==Etiology== | ||
The causative agents of metastrongylosis are nematodes of the genus ''Metastrongylus''. There are several species within this genus that can cause disease, including ''Metastrongylus apri'', ''Metastrongylus pudendotectus'', and ''Metastrongylus salmi''. These parasites have a complex life cycle that involves a definitive host (usually a pig) and an intermediate host (usually an earthworm). | The causative agents of metastrongylosis are nematodes of the genus ''Metastrongylus''. There are several species within this genus that can cause disease, including ''Metastrongylus apri'', ''Metastrongylus pudendotectus'', and ''Metastrongylus salmi''. These parasites have a complex life cycle that involves a definitive host (usually a pig) and an intermediate host (usually an earthworm). | ||
==Epidemiology== | ==Epidemiology== | ||
Metastrongylosis is a global disease, but it is most common in areas where pigs are raised outdoors and have access to soil. The disease is transmitted when pigs ingest earthworms infected with ''Metastrongylus'' larvae. Humans can also become infected if they accidentally ingest infected earthworms or contaminated soil. | Metastrongylosis is a global disease, but it is most common in areas where pigs are raised outdoors and have access to soil. The disease is transmitted when pigs ingest earthworms infected with ''Metastrongylus'' larvae. Humans can also become infected if they accidentally ingest infected earthworms or contaminated soil. | ||
==Clinical Signs and Diagnosis== | ==Clinical Signs and Diagnosis== | ||
The main clinical signs of metastrongylosis in pigs are respiratory symptoms, such as coughing and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, the disease can cause death. Diagnosis is usually based on the presence of ''Metastrongylus'' eggs in the feces of the infected animal. | The main clinical signs of metastrongylosis in pigs are respiratory symptoms, such as coughing and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, the disease can cause death. Diagnosis is usually based on the presence of ''Metastrongylus'' eggs in the feces of the infected animal. | ||
==Treatment and Control== | ==Treatment and Control== | ||
Treatment for metastrongylosis involves the use of anthelmintic drugs, such as ivermectin. Control measures include preventing pigs from ingesting infected earthworms and contaminated soil. | Treatment for metastrongylosis involves the use of anthelmintic drugs, such as ivermectin. Control measures include preventing pigs from ingesting infected earthworms and contaminated soil. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Parasitic diseases]] | * [[Parasitic diseases]] | ||
* [[Nematodes]] | * [[Nematodes]] | ||
* [[Swine diseases]] | * [[Swine diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Parasitic diseases]] | [[Category:Parasitic diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Swine diseases]] | [[Category:Swine diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Zoonotic diseases]] | [[Category:Zoonotic diseases]] | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:52, 4 April 2025
| Metastrongylosis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Infectious disease, Veterinary medicine |
| Symptoms | Coughing, dyspnea, weight loss |
| Complications | Pneumonia, respiratory failure |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Metastrongylus species |
| Risks | Exposure to infected pigs or wild boar |
| Diagnosis | Fecal examination, bronchoscopy, chest X-ray |
| Differential diagnosis | Bacterial pneumonia, lungworm infection |
| Prevention | Proper sanitation, control of intermediate hosts |
| Treatment | Anthelmintics such as ivermectin |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
| Frequency | Rare in humans, more common in swine |
| Deaths | N/A |
Metastrongylosis is a parasitic disease caused by the nematodes of the genus Metastrongylus. These parasites primarily infect swine, but can also infect other animals and humans. The disease is characterized by respiratory symptoms, including coughing and difficulty breathing.
Etiology[edit]
The causative agents of metastrongylosis are nematodes of the genus Metastrongylus. There are several species within this genus that can cause disease, including Metastrongylus apri, Metastrongylus pudendotectus, and Metastrongylus salmi. These parasites have a complex life cycle that involves a definitive host (usually a pig) and an intermediate host (usually an earthworm).
Epidemiology[edit]
Metastrongylosis is a global disease, but it is most common in areas where pigs are raised outdoors and have access to soil. The disease is transmitted when pigs ingest earthworms infected with Metastrongylus larvae. Humans can also become infected if they accidentally ingest infected earthworms or contaminated soil.
Clinical Signs and Diagnosis[edit]
The main clinical signs of metastrongylosis in pigs are respiratory symptoms, such as coughing and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, the disease can cause death. Diagnosis is usually based on the presence of Metastrongylus eggs in the feces of the infected animal.
Treatment and Control[edit]
Treatment for metastrongylosis involves the use of anthelmintic drugs, such as ivermectin. Control measures include preventing pigs from ingesting infected earthworms and contaminated soil.
