Korean J Parasitol.
2019 Jun;57(3):299-302. 10.3347/kjp.2019.57.3.299.
A Clonorchiasis Case of a Leopard Cat, Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus, Diagnosed by Ultrasonography and Egg Detection in Republic of Korea
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- 1Department of Parasitology, Parasite Research Center and Parasite Resource Bank, School of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea. kseom@chungbuk.ac.kr
- 2Species Restoration Technology Institute, Korea National Park Service, Gurye 57616, Korea.
- 3Cheongju Zoo, Cheongju 28311, Korea.
- 4The Wildlife Center of Chungbuk, Cheongju 28116, Korea.
- 5College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea.
- KMID: 2453320
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2019.57.3.299
Abstract
- A clonorchiasis case in a captive leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus, was confirmed by ultrasonographic findings and egg morphologies found in the bile juice sample in the Korea. The leopard cat was introduced from the wild habitat of Gyeongsangnam-do, to Cheongju Zoo in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea in August 2014. Physical examinations were basically performed for quarantine and check-up health. The cat was comparatively good in health except anorexia. The cyst-like bile duct dilation and the increased echogenicity of gall bladder wall and hepatic parenchyma were observed by ultrasonography. Ultrasound-guided needle biopsy was conducted for collecting bile juice and the specimens were observed under light microscope. The numerous small trematode eggs were detected in the bile juice sample of the light microscopy. The eggs were 25-33 (28±3) μm by 18-22 (20±1) μm in size and showed typical characteristics of Clonorchis sinensis egg, i.e., a dominantly developed operculum, shoulder rim and dust-like wrinkles in surface. To treat the liver fluke infection, 20 mg/kg of praziquantel was orally administered only once to the case. Follow-up studies including fecal examinations were conducted during 2 years after treatment. But no more eggs were detected from the case. In the present study, we described the first clonorchiasis case of leopard cat, which was confirmed by ultrasonographic findings and egg morphologies from the bile juice sample in Korea.
MeSH Terms
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Animals
Anorexia
Bile
Bile Ducts
Biopsy, Needle
Cats*
Chungcheongbuk-do
Clonorchiasis*
Clonorchis sinensis
Ecosystem
Eggs
Fasciola hepatica
Follow-Up Studies
Gyeongsangnam-do
Korea
Microscopy
Ovum*
Panthera*
Physical Examination
Praziquantel
Quarantine
Republic of Korea*
Shoulder
Ultrasonography*
Urinary Bladder
Praziquantel
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