Visceral cysticercosis in a Kunekune sow: description and molecular identification of .

A 2-year-old Kunekune sow was submitted for necropsy following death after peritonitis and sepsis. In addition to peritonitis, numerous fluid-filled cysts were identified in the mesentery and hepatic parenchyma, which contained an approximately 1 cm metacestode (cysticercosis). Subsequent molecular characterization confirmed the presence of a non-zoonotic cestode species. To our knowledge, visceral cysticercosis caused by has not been previously documented in Kunekune pigs. is a differential diagnosis of public health importance in cases of cysticercosis. Although is not commonly reported nor endemic in the United States, its zoonotic potential warrants consideration in the initial diagnostic assessment. Clinicians should be aware of the presence of in its definitive and intermediate hosts.