Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pathophysiological changes associated with Parascaris equorum infection in the foal.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1980
- Authors:
- Clayton, H M et al.
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
The mechanisms involved in the pathophysiological disturbances associated with the presence of mature Parascaris equorum in the small intestine were investigated with radioisotopic techniques. The results suggested that, compared with worm-free controls, infected foals had a reduction in gut motility, an increase in the body solids ratio, a lowering of the body pool of albumin and a decreased ability to incorporate dietary methionine into plasma protein.
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