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~~Caused by:~~ [[Aelurostrongylus abstrusus]]

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#redirect[[Aelurostrongylus abstrusus]]

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*Often asymptomatic; serious respiratory problems usually due to deficient immunity.

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*Prognosis poor.

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*Post mortem examination reveals greenish nodules in lungs.

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*Histopathology diferentiates these from tuberculosis.

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*Infections often asymptomatic, but can cause serious respiratory problems, especially in immunocompromised cats.

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~~Fenbendazole is licensed for treatment.~~

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*Live in [[Lungs Inflammatory - Pathology|lung parenchyma]] and [[Bronchitis#Infectious causes of bronchitis or bronchiolitis|small bronchioles]]

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*Grossly:

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**Firm yellow nodules scattered throughout parenchyma, more frequently at periphery

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*Microscopically:

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**Eggs and larvae in the alveolar spaces cause a foreign body type reaction (surrounded by mononuclear cells and giant cells)

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**Submucosal gland hypertrophy and smooth muscle hypertrophy in airway and vessel walls

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*Associated clinical signs are mild although heavy infestations may -> chronic coughing

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*The airway eosinophilia which may be detected can be confused with a diagnosis of asthma

[[Category:Respiratory Parasitic Infections]][[Category:Respiratory Diseases - Cat]]

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