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Don’t let lungworm catch you out: managing angiostrongylosis in practice

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Presented by Simon Tappin MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

About the webinar

The incidence of infection with Angiostrongylus vasorum appears to be increasing in the UK, with cases increasing in the traditional problem areas of the Home Counties, South of Wales, and South West of England and moving northwards, with affected patients now being seen in northern England and Scotland. Most dogs develop signs of cardiorespiratory disease, however a significant proportion develop signs secondary to coagulopathy. Several methods of diagnosis are available including faecal analysis and a rapid patient side blood test with good sensitivity and specificity. This webinar will also discuss the options for treatment and preventative strategies available.

Learning Objectives

  • Overview of prevalence across the UK and Ireland
  • Key concepts regarding biology, especially life cycle and differences between subclinical infestation versus clinical angiostrongylosis
  • How to prevent angiostrongylosis
  • Tips on diagnosing angiostrongylosis

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About the speaker

Simon Tappin MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

Simon graduated from the University of Cambridge and after two year in practice under took a residency at the University of Bristol in Small Animal Medicine and Intensive Care, where he gained his European Diploma in Small Animal Medicine. He is currently head of internal medicine at Dick White Referrals where he sees cases in all areas of internal medicine.