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Presumptive Neosporosis in Seven-Year-Old Mixed Breed Dog

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Ellen Sherrick - Senior Seminar Paper FINAL.docx (33.26 KB)
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https://hdl.handle.net/1813/66282
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Author
Sherrick, Ellen J.
Abstract

A seven-year-old spayed female mixed breed dog (Goldendoodle) was referred to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals Neurology Service for further evaluation of anisocoria, megaesophagus and a several month history of progressive lethargy. Despite no history of regurgitation, radiographs confirmed the presence of persistent megaesophagus with no evidence of aspiration pneumonia. A presumptive diagnosis of neosporosis was made based on an elevated titer and the presence of multifocal neurological disease. The patient’s demeanor has improved with antimicrobial treatment, and she remains non-clinical for megaesophagus. The pathogenesis of neosporosis and the relationship between Neospora and megaesophagus are discussed. Keywords: Neospora caninum, neosporosis, megaesophagus

Date Issued
2016-03-16
Type
case study

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