Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eye infection with toxoplasmosis in cats signs and treatment
By Davidson, M.G. & English, R.V.·Published in Veterinary Ophthalmology·1998·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Feline ocular toxoplasmosis
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Ocular toxoplasmosis is an eye infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, which is important to know about in cats. This infection can happen alongside a general infection in the body, but it's not clear how it specifically leads to inflammation in the front part of the eye in otherwise healthy cats. The article talks about the key features of this infection, how it develops, and why it might be more common in cats that test positive for the parasite. It also covers how to diagnose, treat, and prevent toxoplasmosis in cats. Overall, understanding these aspects can help in managing the health of affected cats.
Abstract
Ocular infection withToxoplasma gondiiis a well‐recognized and important clinical entity in many animal species. In the cat, ocular toxoplasmosis is commonly associated with systemic infection, yet its role in causing anterior uveitis in an otherwise healthy cat is unclear. The purpose of this article is to review the salient epidemiological, clinical, and histopathologic features of systemic and ocular toxoplasmosis in the cat. Additionally, pathogenesis and possible immunopathogenic mechanisms of ocular toxoplasmosis, which may account for the higher prevalence of anterior uveitis in cats seropositive forT. gondii, are discussed. Finally, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of feline toxoplasmosis are reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1463-5224.1998.00033.x