Schistosoma reflexum in a dog

Abstract

Çalışmada ilk kez bir köpekte gözlenen schistosoma reflexum olgusu anatomic ve patolojik bulguları ile tanımlandı. Schistosoma reflexum is a major congenital anomaly which occurs during embryonal development (2). Congenital anomalies and less frequently, multiple congenital anomalies, are reported to be encountered in domestic animals. Although the aetiology of certain congenital anomalies remains unclear, the majority of these anomalies are reported to can be related to genetic factors, mutations, chromosomal anomalies, infectious agents, and environmental factors or the combination of all the factors listed (6). Schistosoma reflexum is characterized with congenital anomaly of fusion and involves the severe ventral curvature of the spine and the inversion of the back of the neck towards the sacrum (anteroposterior abnormal curvature) (3). Furthermore, the anterior and lateral positioning of the pelvic bones, sacrum and hind limbs, fissure of the thoracic and abdominal walls, and limb ankylosis may be observed