Toxoplasma

What type of microorganism is toxoplasma?

Protozoan
What antibiotic is the drug of choice for treating toxoplasmosis?

Clindamycin
What is the most common way T. gondii is acquired by puppies?

Transplacental
What signs are seen in puppies who develop toxoplasmosis?

Paraparesis, a bunny hopping gait, weak or absent spinal reflexes, extensor rigidity in the pelvic limbs, and muscle atrophy.
What is another group of drugs that can be used to treat toxoplasmosis?

Sulfonamides
What CSF/serum finding can support the diagnosis if toxoplasma in cats?

High concentration of IgM antibody in serum or CSF
What is one type of testing that can be done to diagnose toxoplasmosis?

ELISA

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Toxoplasma

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2022-09-27T21:52:54Z