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Cerebrospinal Nematodiasis in 20 Camelids.

F R Bertin¹, S D Taylor²

¹Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine

|May 9, 2016

Summary

Prognosis for cerebrospinal nematodiasis (CN) in camelids is guarded. Survival is linked to species, sex, and avoiding corticosteroids, not recumbency at admission.

Keywords:

Camelid Eosinophil Meningeal Myelopathy Neurological Parasite

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Neurology
Parasitology

Background:

Cerebrospinal nematodiasis (CN) in camelids lacks extensive clinical and clinicopathologic data.
Limited information exists on factors influencing CN outcomes in camelids.

Purpose of the Study:

Identify clinical and therapeutic variables predicting survival in camelids with CN.
Determine prognostic indicators for cerebrospinal nematodiasis in alpacas and llamas.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study of client-owned camelids diagnosed with CN (1995-2015).
Diagnosis confirmed via cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis or postmortem examination.
Analysis of clinical signs, treatments, and survival rates.

Main Results:

Survival rate to discharge was 45% among 20 camelids (11 alpacas, 9 llamas).
Common signs included proprioceptive deficits, recumbency, tachypnea, and ataxia.
Higher plasma fibrinogen, CK, and creatinine in non-survivors; lower blood eosinophils, platelets, and CO2.
Survival associated with species, sex, no corticosteroids, and clinical improvement.

Conclusions:

Prognosis for CN in camelids is guarded, but recumbency is not a negative predictor.
Male camelids and llamas have a poorer prognosis.
Corticosteroid use is contraindicated for CN treatment in camelids.