Micronema deletrix as the cause of a granulomatous nephritis in a horse
Liebler, E.M.; Gerhards, H.; Denkhaus, M.; Pohlenz, J.
Deutsche Tierärztliche Wochenschrift 96(4): 223-224
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0341-6593 PMID: 2653785 Document Number: 343794
Infections with Micronema deletrix are described sporadically in humans and horses. This case report describes the infection with Micronema deletrix in a horse. The animal was sent to the clinic because of recurrent colic. On rectal palpation a mass was detected in the area of the right kidney and the horse was destroyed on its owners request. At slaughter a greatly enlarged right kidney interspersed with numerous white nodules was found. Histological examination revealed a granulomatous nephritis with numerous sections of nematodes. Based on their morphology and size, they were identified as Micronema.