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Encephalitis and Meningitis

1996; Elsevier BV; Volume: 26; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0195-5616(96)50109-9

ISSN

1878-1306

Autores

R. Munana Karen,

Tópico(s)

Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Resumo

Inflammation of the brain and meninges is a common cause of neurologic dysfunction in dogs and cats. A wide range of infectious agents has been demonstrated to cause encephalitis an meningitis, although there are many inflammatory conditions for which an etiology has not been found. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid is the most useful diagnostic test to identify central nervous system inflammation. This article discusses the common causes of encephalitis and meningitis in dogs and cats, focusing on clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, treatment modalities, and prognosis.

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