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Ophthalmomyiasis (interna posterior) of the posterior segment and central nervous system myiasis: Cuterebra spp. in a cat
Author(s) -
Wyman Milton,
Starkey Robert,
Weisbrode Steven,
Filko Dawn,
Grandstaff Rachel,
Ferrebee Edna
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
veterinary ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.594
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1463-5224
pISSN - 1463-5216
DOI - 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2005.00343.x
Subject(s) - myiasis , anatomy , histopathology , choroid , optic nerve , pathology , biology , oestrus ovis , instar , medicine , retina , larva , botany , neuroscience
A unilateral ophthalmomyiasis posterior in a 5‐year‐old female spayed Domestic Long‐haired cat of a third or fourth stage instar Cuterebra spp. larvae is reported. The cat was presented for depression and anorexia. The organism was found on physical examination at presentation. The cat was euthanized because of the worsening systemic condition. The larva was demonstrated by histopathology with coagulation necrosis and hemorrhage of the optic nerve, retina and choroid, and anterior uveitis. No significant cerebrum and anterior brain stem lesions were found.