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Horner's syndrome from Neospora infection in a collie dog

By Boydell, P & Brogan, N·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2000·Animal Medical Centre Referral Services·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: Horner's syndrome associated with Neospora infection.

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dog

Plain-English summary

A working collie cross was brought in with vague neurological signs and a noticeable drooping of the right eyelid, a condition known as Horner's syndrome. After testing, the vet found a high level of antibodies to Neospora, a type of parasite that can affect the nervous system. The dog was treated for the infection, and all symptoms disappeared completely.

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Abstract

A working collie cross was presented with a three-month history of vague neurological signs and a right-sided Horner's syndrome. Denervation hypersensitivity testing suggested a first order syndrome. There was a significant positive titre to Neospora and clinical signs resolved completely following treatment.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11138858/