Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with brain cysticercosis causing nervous system signs in South
By Schwan, E V et al.·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2002·Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cerebral cysticercosis in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat in South Africa was found to have a tapeworm larva in its brain, which caused central nervous system symptoms before it passed away. This condition, known as cerebral cysticercosis, is quite rare in cats. Unfortunately, the cat did not survive, highlighting the seriousness of this infection.
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Abstract
The metacestode of Taenia solium, Cysticercus cellulosae, was recovered from the brain of a cat showing central nervous clinical signs ante mortem. This is the first record of cerebral cysticercosis in a cat in South Africa.
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