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CASE REPORT
First report of subcutaneous Taenia crassiceps cysticercosis in a dog in Poland
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Department of Infectious and Invasive Diseases and Veterinary Administration, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
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Department of Parasitology and Molecular Biology, Animallab Veterinary Laboratory, Poland
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Canine and Feline Nutrition Specialist, Pupil Veterinary Clinic, Karolina Ściubisz, DVM, Gliwice, Poland
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Veterinary Clinic, AniCura, Gliwice, Poland
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Department of Internal Diseases with Clinic for Horses, Dogs and Cats, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland
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Department of Small Animal Diseases with Clinic, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Warsaw, Poland
Corresponding author
Dawid Jańczak
Department of Infectious and Invasive Diseases and Veterinary Administration, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Lwowska 1, 87-100, Toruń, Poland
Department of Infectious and Invasive Diseases and Veterinary Administration, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Lwowska 1, 87-100, Toruń, Poland
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ABSTRACT
A 3-year-old male German Shepherd with Addison’s disease, hematological abnormalities, and chronic glucocorticoid therapy
developed subcutaneous nodules containing abundant cestode larvae. Microscopy, PCR, and mtCO1 sequencing confirmed
Taenia crassiceps metacestodes (GenBank accession no. PX219651). This unusual case illustrates a domestic dog as an aberrant
intermediate host with both subcutaneous and peritoneal cysticercosis, likely favored by long-term immunosuppression. The
findings align with previous reports in immunocompromised hosts and emphasize clinical awareness of atypical parasitic
infections. Cytology and molecular assays proved valuable for diagnosis. Given the zoonotic potential of T. crassiceps and
its broad host range, early recognition in immunocompromised animals is critical for intervention, case management, and
prevention. A One Health approach integrating veterinary and medical perspectives is essential to reduce its impact as a
parasitic threat.
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