Diseases of the Neurologic System

Machen, Margo R.; Waldridge, Bryan M.; Cebra, Christopher K.; Cebra, Margaret; Belknap, Ellen B.; Williamson, Lisa H.; Pugh, David G.

doi:10.1016/b0-72-169052-1/50013-2

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“…Cerebral abscessation was observed in two adult goats showing ataxia and cortical blindness. Pyogenic microorganisms commonly incriminated include Actinomyces pseudotuberculosis, A. pyogenes, invading CNS either from adjacent infection sites (dehorning, caseous lymphadenitis) or hematogenously, in septicemic diseases [5,17,24]. In the present study the causative microorganisms were identifi ed as Staphylococcus sp.…”

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confidence: 82%

“…Ηowever, their occurrence in sheep was low. Small ruminants are more susceptible to listeriosis than cattle and sheep more resistant than goats [5,17]. Signs of focal encephalitis, especially affecting the brainstem, were the commonest clinical manifestation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…or Mycoplasma spp. systemic infection (pneumonia, enteritis, mastitis), especially in immunocompromised animals (young lambs or kids deprived of colostrum intake) [5]. Bacterial meningoencephalitis was documented in one sheep and one goat fl ock, affecting young growing (8 months old) sheep in the former and adults in the latter.…”

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“…For example, laboratory testing for infectious diseases could aid in distinguishing primary neurological diseases from disorders (metabolic or toxic) exhibiting similar clinical manifestations [3,4]. A quick preliminary tentative diagnosis may allow early treatment with improved chances for a optimal result [2,5].…”

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“…Specifi c neurological syndromes have been associated with certain diseases of small ruminants and include cerebral (chronic coenurosis, scrapie, ovine lentivirus encephalitis, enterotoxemia, polioencephalomalacia, metabolic encephalopathies), pontomedullary (listeriosis, chronic coenurosis), vestibular (listeriosis, chronic coenurosis, polioencephalomalacia) syndromes and spinal cord disease (chronic coenurosis, ovine lentivirus myelitis, spinal trauma) [3,5].…”

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Neurological Diseases of Small Ruminants in Greece: A Retrospective Study in 114 Flocks

Polizopoulou

Giadinis

Papahristou³

et al. 2016

Acta Veterinaria

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Although neurological diseases comprise an important part of small ruminant internal medicine, the number of retrospective studies on their epidemiology conducted to date is limited. This study reports an extensive review of epidemiological data on the occurrence of neurological diseases in Greek sheep and goat herds. The survey was based on data retrieved from the records of the Farm Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, A.U.TH from January 2006 to May 2011. Historical information, clinical and neurological examination, clinicopathological and (if available) pathological evaluation were the minimum data recorded in each case.Diseases of the nervous system represented 37.9% and 19.2% of the total evaluated sheep and goat caseload, respectively. The most frequent neurological disorders diagnosed in sheep were chronic coenurosis and Scrapie, which accounted for 72% of cases, followed by less common conditions like ovine lentiviral encephalomyelitis (OLE), listeriosis and acute coenurosis. In goats the frequency of various types of neurological diseases was more evenly distributed, with listeriosis and polioencephalomalacia being the most commonly encountered problems.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Giadinis

Papahristou³

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2012

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Neurological examination of small ruminants

Giadinis

Panousis

Polizopoulou

et al. 2017

J Hellenic Vet Med Soc

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The neurological examination in small ruminants is very helpful in confirming the presence of a neurological problem and localizing the site of the lesion. The anatomical localization is useful for the differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of neurological diseases. A thorough review of the case history and clinical examination are followed by the inspection from a distance in order to assess behavior, level of consciousness and position of head, trunk and limbs. The locomotion disorders are evaluated upon walking the animals. Proprioception is examined with the postural reactions and cranial nerve function with the testing of the appropriate reflexes. The neurological examination is completed with the evaluation of muscular tone, spinal reflexes and the assessment of superficial and deep pain sensation.

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Diseases of the Neurologic System

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References 44 publications

Neurological Diseases of Small Ruminants in Greece: A Retrospective Study in 114 Flocks

Neurological Diseases of Small Ruminants in Greece: A Retrospective Study in 114 Flocks

Necropsy

Neurological examination of small ruminants

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