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Subsequent sampling of the dogs in the kennel revealed that three adult dogs in the kennel were also infected.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The present case shows that<jats:italic>S. stercoralis<\/jats:italic>can complete its life cycle and cause disease in dogs also in Northern Europe. Infection can be maintained also in a temperate climate and may become a chronic problem in a kennel environment. 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