Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Old dog with severe cerebellum inflammation from Neospora caninum
By Cantile, C & Arispici, M·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2002·Dipartimento di Patologia Animale, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Necrotizing cerebellitis due to Neospora caninum infection in an old dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old male Labrador Retriever was brought in with symptoms like mild depression, head tremors, and difficulty walking, which made him unsteady on his feet. The vet discovered that he had a serious brain infection caused by a parasite called Neospora caninum. This infection led to severe inflammation and damage in a part of his brain responsible for coordination. Treatment details weren't specified, but addressing the infection is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
A severe, necrotizing, non-suppurative inflammation of the cerebellum associated with Neospora caninum infection was identified in a 14-year-old male Labrador Retriever. On presentation, clinical signs included mild depression and head tremor, marked ataxia of both thoracic and pelvic limbs, and abnormal postural reactions. In the central nervous system, inflammatory lesions were mainly restricted to the cerebellar leptomeninges and cerebellar cortex, which appeared necrotic and atrophic. Protozoal organisms were positively stained with an anti-N. caninum antibody in an immunohistochemical procedure.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11913826/