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Toxoplasmosis as a cause of life‐threatening respiratory distress in a dog receiving immunosuppressive therapy

Authors :
Thurid Johnstone
Andrew Stent
Caroline S Mansfield
Amy Pepper
Source :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Wiley, 2019.

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Disseminated toxoplasmosis is a potentially fatal complication in dogs receiving immunosuppressive therapy, particularly if multiple immunosuppressive drugs are used. Toxoplasmosis should be considered if signs of acute respiratory or hepatic disease develop, and diagnosis would rely on demonstration of organisms via cytology or PCR rather than a single time‐point serological assay.

Details

ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
7
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....8548c1be141bff5fc273659251b4a05e