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'''A two-year-old DSH cat presented with a history of coughing and gagging that appeared progressive and worsening in intensity. The cat was up-to-date on all vaccinations. A CBC with differential revealed a modest eosinophilia; there were no biochemical abnormalities. Thoracic radiographs revealed a diffuse interstitial pattern with focal peribronchial densities. A transtracheal wash was performed (Wright–Giemsa, ×10 and ×50 oil, respectively). '''
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|q1=What are the main differentials with this pulmonary pattern and peripheral eosinophilia?
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Differentials include
*migration of intestinal parasites,
*lungworm infection
*and allergic pneumonitis. <br><br>
The lungworm in cats is Aleurostronglylus abstrusus and the intermediate hosts are snails and slugs. The disease process is often self-limiting, although some cats do require therapy. <br><br>
Literature reports on the use of ivermectin and fenbendazole are available. <br><br>
This cat was an indoor-outdoor cat that had been missing for one week, eight weeks prior to developing the cough. The prepatent period for A. abstrusus infection is 6–18 weeks.
|l1=Aelurostrongylosis
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