Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neurologicinfection in a young dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Hazlett, Murray et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Guelph · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 14-week-old female Boston terrier mix was experiencing occasional stomach issues and had a high level of a certain type of white blood cell called eosinophils. Over time, she developed worsening neurological problems, including difficulty walking and uncontrolled movements. An examination after her death showed larvae in several parts of her brain, along with severe inflammation of the brain and its surrounding tissues. Tests confirmed the diagnosis by analyzing the brain tissue. Unfortunately, the treatment did not work, and the dog passed away.
Abstract
A 14-week-old female Boston terrier-cross dog with intermittent gastroenteritis and an eosinophilia developed progressive neurologic disease with ataxia progressing to uncontrolled paddling. Autopsy revealedlarvae in 4 of 7 brain sections, with severe eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. Diagnosis was confirmed with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing tests of fresh and paraffin-embedded brain in conjunction with the compatible histologic appearance.
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