Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cerebral toxoplasmosis in a cat with feline leukemia and feline infectious peritonitis viral infections.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Zandonà, Luca et al.
- Affiliation:
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie · Italy
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
A diarrheic young cat died after neurological involvement. Biochemistry pointed to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). The final diagnosis was severe multifocal meningoencephalitis due toThe presence of the parasite in the brain was confirmed using immunohistochemical staining. Concomitant feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and FIP were possible contributors to the clinical, fatal outcome.
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