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Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a zoonotic disease in which dogs are the main reservoirs. Until now, the serological tests do not present satisfactory sensitivity for diagnosis of these hosts. One of the functions of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is related to immunological host response.

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Introduction Congenital malformations are a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries and are assuming greater importance than ever before. They affect a variety of organ systems and various etiologies have been identified in literature including Toxoplasmosis, Other (syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex (TORCH) infections, exposure to pollutants, consumption of tobacco and alcohol, and advanced maternal age. In developing countries, diagnosis is frequently delayed which leads to poorer outcomes.

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Toxoplasmal meningoencephalitis in a 14 week-old shelter cat with presumed feline infectious peritonitis.

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January 2025

Department of Microbiology & Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA; Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA; Feline Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. Electronic address:

Toxoplasmal meningoencephalitis is a sporadic condition that is often misdiagnosed antemortem, frequently resulting in euthanasia especially in resource-limited settings. Here we report a case of a 7-week-old female domestic shorthair cat from an animal shelter who presented in a compromised condition and continued to display clinical signs consistent with a "failure to thrive" kitten. Weight loss and decreased activity were observed, and later on, neurological dysfunction became apparent.

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in domestic dogs from Lima City in Peru.

Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports

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Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Av. Circunvalación 2800, Lima 41, Peru. Electronic address:

The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect a wide range of warm-blooded animal hosts, including humans, causes the zoonosis toxoplasmosis. This parasite affects dogs, and infections may lead to neuromuscular problems in them. Likewise, dogs can act as sentinels for toxoplasmosis, providing valuable information on the prevalence of the parasite in a given area.

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  • Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan that causes toxoplasmosis, impacting public health and animal reproduction, particularly in breeding kennels.
  • A study tested semen from 36 male breeding dogs with reproductive issues, finding that 31% were seropositive and 8.33% tested positive for T. gondii using a sensitive molecular technique.
  • While one positive sample showed potential links to reproductive problems, the overall study concluded that a clear connection between T. gondii presence in semen and reproductive disorders wasn't established, highlighting the need for further research.
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