Presumptive Acute Neural Toxoplasmosis in a Captive Red-Necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus)
Joint Authors
Pantchev, Nikola
Hermosilla, Carlos
Taubert, Anja
Gies, Nicole
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A red-necked male wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus) from a German zoo was presented for acute onset of severe neurological signs, including head tremor, lethargy, unresponsiveness, and weakness.
Serum biochemical abnormalities included increased LDH- and AST-levels, hyperproteinaemia, and reduced ALT-, ALP-, and creatinine-levels.
The wallaby was found serologically positive for Toxoplasma gondii by the indirect haemagglutination test.
After initiation of therapy by subcutaneous injections of trimethoprim/sulfadoxin, amelioration of neurological signs was noted and after 10 days the affected wallaby recovered.
T.
gondii can be confirmed rapidly by serology, and immediate therapy may reduce clinical illness and fatality of the disease within captive macropods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hermosilla, Carlos& Pantchev, Nikola& Gies, Nicole& Taubert, Anja. 2010. Presumptive Acute Neural Toxoplasmosis in a Captive Red-Necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus). Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hermosilla, Carlos…[et al.]. Presumptive Acute Neural Toxoplasmosis in a Captive Red-Necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus). Veterinary Medicine International No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480846
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hermosilla, Carlos& Pantchev, Nikola& Gies, Nicole& Taubert, Anja. Presumptive Acute Neural Toxoplasmosis in a Captive Red-Necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus). Veterinary Medicine International. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480846
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480846