Two Syndromes in Young Dogs Caused by <i>Toxoplasma Gondii</i>

Abstract

Abstract— —Two syndromes are described, one characterized by locomotor signs of varying severity affecting one or more limbs and causing partial or complete paralysis. The other characterized by an acute fulminating illness with death occurring within 48 hr of the appearance of initial symptoms, and possibly associated with the presence of distemper virus. In both syndromes, the examination of tissues microscopically showed the presence of Toxoplasma gondii either as free forms or cysts or both.