Verminous Pneumonia in a California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

Oh, Chang Young; Lim, Chang Hyeong

Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 1972;12(2):191-193.

¹Zoological Garden, Chang Gyeong Won
²Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agricultural, Seoul National University

California Sea Lion(Zalophus californianus)의 기생충성폐염(寄生蟲性肺炎)

오창영¹, 임창형²

¹창경원동물원
²서울대학교 농과대학 수의학과

Abstract

Verminous pneumonia due to Parafilaraoides decorus infection is described in a California sea lion (Zaophus californianus). Multiple nodules measuring 1~7mm in diameter occurred throughout the lung. Histologically, lung worms were located in the bronchiolar lumens and alveolar spaces in which numerous inflammatory reactions were induced.