A case of Neospora caninum infection in a dog

Authors : Duygu KAHRAMAN, Ebubekir CEYLAN

Pages : 36-39

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Publication Date : 2018-04-30

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Infection with  Neospora caninum  in a dogs is described. The predominant clinical findings were proprioception deficit, involuntary and continuous contracture of the pelvic extremity muscles. N. caninum  is structurally similar to  Toxoplasma gondii , but it is immunologically distinct. Therefore infections had been misdiagnosed as toxoplasmosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by an immunofluorescence antibody test. The parasite is sensitive to clindamycin and trimethoprim/sulphonamide, however the prognosis is poor especially if the muscle contractures have occurred.
Keywords : Neospora caninum, IFAT