Elaphostrongylus cervi in cervids in New Zealand. 1. The gross and histological lesions in red deer (Cervus elaphus)

Authors: Sutherland RJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 24, Issue 11, pp 263-266, Nov 1976
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Deer, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Parasites - internal, Nematode, Muscle/myology, Disease/defect, Pathology, Respiratory system
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: In January 1975, Elaphostrongylus cervi was identified in material derived from red deer in the Fiordland National Park (Mason et al 1976). This paper describes lesions associated with the presence of adult worms in the fascia and epimysium of skeletal muscles, lesions in lymph nodes, and lung lesions resulting from the presence of the first stage larvae of Elaphostrongylus cervi. This parasite is also known to cause meningo-encephalitis and spinal demyelination with consequent ataxia in red deer (Dykova, 1969)…

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