Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young boxer dog with skin nodules and fatal muscle weakness
By Boyd, S P et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2005·Department of Pathology and Infectious Disease·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Neosporosis in a young dog presenting with dermatitis and neuromuscular signs.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-week-old male Boxer developed skin bumps and a serious muscle disease that got worse quickly. Tests showed he had an infection caused by a protozoan called Neospora caninum, which affected his skin, brain, heart, and muscles. Unfortunately, despite the diagnosis, the condition was severe and led to the dog's death. This case highlights that skin problems can sometimes occur with this type of infection, even in young dogs.
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Abstract
A 16-week-old, male boxer dog developed multifocal nodular dermatitis followed by rapidly progressive and fatal neuromuscular disease. Protozoal tachyzoites were demonstrated by aspiration and biopsy of dermal lesions. Necropsy and histology revealed necrotising inflammation associated with intralesional protozoal organisms in various organs including the brain, heart, skeletal muscle and skin. Serology suggested active infection with Neospora caninum. Immunohistochemistry provided a definitive diagnosis. Dermatitis is a finding rarely associated with juvenile neosporosis. The possible role of immunosuppression is discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15736815/