Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young Boston terrier-cross puppy with brain infection and ataxia
By Hazlett, Murray et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2018·University of Guelph, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Neurologicinfection in a young dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-week-old female Boston terrier mix was brought in with ongoing stomach issues and then started showing signs of neurological problems, including difficulty walking and uncontrolled paddling movements. After further examination, the vet found larvae in her brain, which caused severe inflammation and damage. The diagnosis was confirmed through advanced testing. Unfortunately, the dog did not recover due to the severity of the infection.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30532291/