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Neosporosis in a pup.

M P Reichel1, R N Thornton, P L Morgan

  • 1Central Animal Health Laboratory, Wallaceville, P.O. Box 40063, Upper Hutt, New Zealand. reichelm@mqm.govt.nz

New Zealand Veterinary Journal
|July 21, 2005
PubMed
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A boxer pup with hindleg rigidity was diagnosed with Neospora infection. Serological tests and post-mortem examinations confirmed Neospora antibodies, highlighting its diagnostic utility in canine cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Canine Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Neospora caninum is a significant cause of abortion and neurological disease in dogs.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Neospora infections in puppies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate a case of suspected Neospora infection in a young boxer pup presenting with neurological signs.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods for Neospora caninum in canine cases.

Main Methods:

  • Serological testing using indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) for Neospora antibodies.
  • Histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on tissue samples.
  • Latex agglutination test for Toxoplasma gondii antibodies.

Main Results:

  • The affected pup exhibited a high IFAT titre (1:51,200) for Neospora antibodies; Toxoplasma testing was negative.
  • The dam and one littermate also had elevated Neospora IFAT titres, indicating familial exposure.
  • Post-mortem analyses confirmed Neospora infection.

Conclusions:

  • Serological testing (IFAT) is a valuable tool for diagnosing Neospora caninum in live dogs.
  • Histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and PCR provide definitive post-mortem confirmation.
  • This case contributes to understanding Neospora infection dynamics in New Zealand canine populations.

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