Veterinary Technician Specialist Mount Laurel Animal Hospital Morrisville, Pennsylvania, United States
Disclosure(s):
Christine Kramer, CVT, VTS (Neurology): No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: This lecture will follow the case of a 6 year old FS Doberman Pinscher presenting with cerebellar signs. The discussion will include the neurologic exam, differentials, and diagnostics (MRI and laboratory tests) used to achieve a diagnosis of neospora caninum. There will be a review of the pathogenesis of neospora caninum and the associated clinical signs. The discussion will follow the patient through treatment, ongoing testing, and adverse effects associated with treatment.
Learner Outcomes: 1. Understand the pathogenesis of neospora caninum and associated clinical signs 2. Overview of diagnostics used to achieve a diagnosis 3.Discuss treatments, adverse effects, and the outcome of this specific case
Learning Objectives:
Understand the pathogenesis of neospora caninum and associated clinical signs
Identify the diagnostics used to achieve a diagnosis
Discuss treatments, adverse effects, and how they relate to the outcome of this specific case
