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Necropsy photo, Toxocara vitulorum infestation, water buffalo
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Necropsy photo, Toxocara vitulorum infestation, water buffalo

    Necropsy photo of a 1-month-old water buffalo calf presenting for weakness/collapse and diarrhea. Toxocara vitulorum worms completely filled the small intestine, causing a focal rupture and subsequent peritonitis, with worms free in the peritoneal cavity.

Courtesy of Dr. Kristina Vu.