Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with spinal cord inflammation from Toxoplasma and feline
By Heidel, J R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·College of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Myelitis in a cat infected with Toxoplasma gondii and feline immunodeficiency virus.
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Plain-English summary
A domestic shorthair cat was diagnosed with severe spinal cord inflammation (myelitis) caused by a reactivation of Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite, while also being infected with feline immunodeficiency virus. The cat likely showed symptoms such as weakness or difficulty moving. Treatment details are not specified, but addressing the underlying infections is crucial for recovery. This case highlights the importance of monitoring cats with immunodeficiency for complications from infections.
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Abstract
Severe necrotizing myelitis secondary to localization and reactivation of Toxoplasma gondii within the spinal cord of a domestic shorthair cat was diagnosed by use of light and electron microscopy and immunohistochemistry. The cat also was infected with feline immunodeficiency virus. This case may have useful comparative features to T gondii infections in human patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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