Cerebral toxoplasmosis in a cat with feline leukemia and feline infectious peritonitis viral infections.

Cerebral toxoplasmosis in a cat with feline leukemia and feline infectious peritonitis viral infections.
Can Vet J. 2018 Aug;59(8):860-862
Authors: Zandonà L, Brunetta R, Zanardello C, Vascellari M, Persico L, Mazzolini E
Abstract
A diarrheic young cat died after neurological involvement. Biochemistry pointed to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). The final diagnosis was severe multifocal meningoencephalitis due to Toxoplasma gondii. The presence of the parasite in the brain was confirmed using immunohistochemical staining. Concomitant feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and FIP were possible contributors to the clinical, fatal outcome.
PMID: 30104776 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Canadian Veterinary Journal - August 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Zandonà L, Brunetta R, Zanardello C, Vascellari M, Persico L, Mazzolini E Tags: Can Vet J Source Type: research