Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sudden death from heart infection by Neospora caninum in a Bull
By Odin, M & Dubey, J P·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sudden death associated with Neospora caninum myocarditis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old female Bull Mastiff was found dead suddenly, with no previous signs of illness. A necropsy showed damage in her heart muscle, and tests revealed the presence of Neospora caninum, a parasite that caused inflammation and tissue death in her heart. Unfortunately, there was no treatment to save her, as the condition was not detected until after her death. This case highlights the importance of being aware of sudden changes in your pet's health, even when they seem fine.
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Abstract
A 10-month-old female Bull Mastiff dog was found dead without reports of any prior clinical signs of disease. Necropsy revealed lesions in the myocardium, which consisted of a large 2 x 2.3-cm brownish area and a few small similar lesions. Microscopically, Neospora caninum tachyzoites were found in the lesions characterized by necrosis and interstitial myocarditis. Diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining with anti-N caninum serum.
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