Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neosporosis causing muscle inflammation in a 2-month-old Italian dog
By Pasquali, P et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology·1998·Facolta' di Medicina Veterinaria, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Neosporosis in a dog in Italy.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-month-old Pit Bull Terrier in Italy was diagnosed with neosporosis, a parasitic infection caused by Neospora caninum. The puppy showed signs of muscle inflammation (myositis) after the parasite was found in its semitendinosus muscle. This case is significant as it marks the first report of systemic neosporosis in dogs from Italy. Treatment details were not specified, but early diagnosis is crucial for managing such infections effectively.
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Abstract
Clinical neosporosis was diagnosed in a 2-month-old Pit Bull Terrier from Italy. Neospora caninum tachyzoites were found in semitendinosus muscle with myositis. The diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining with anti-N. caninum specific antibodies. This is the first report of systemic neosporosis in dogs from Italy.
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