Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a Captive Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)
A captive harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) presented with partial anorexia, ataxia, and head bobbing, which progressed to complete anorexia, lethargy, and persistent whole-body intention tremors within several days. Response to treatment with ponazuril, serology, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis support...
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ftbioone:10.1638/2007-0141R.1 2023-07-30T04:03:59+02:00 Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a Captive Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Natalie D. Mylniczenko Karen S. Kearns Ann C. Melli Natalie D. Mylniczenko Karen S. Kearns Ann C. Melli world 2008-06-01 text/HTML https://doi.org/10.1638/2007-0141R.1 en eng American Association of Zoo Veterinarians doi:10.1638/2007-0141R.1 All rights reserved. https://doi.org/10.1638/2007-0141R.1 Text 2008 ftbioone https://doi.org/10.1638/2007-0141R.1 2023-07-09T10:47:38Z A captive harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) presented with partial anorexia, ataxia, and head bobbing, which progressed to complete anorexia, lethargy, and persistent whole-body intention tremors within several days. Response to treatment with ponazuril, serology, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis supported a diagnosis of Sarcocystis neurona. Analysis of serum levels for ponazuril indicated that therapeutic levels could be achieved at a dosage of 5 mg/kg p.o. s.i.d., whereas clinical response was improved at a dosage of 10 mg/kg. Several months after initiation of antiprotozoal therapy, the neurologic signs resolved, although rare intermittent tremors were seen with significant exertion. Text harbor seal Phoca vitulina BioOne Online Journals Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 39 2 228 235 |
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A captive harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) presented with partial anorexia, ataxia, and head bobbing, which progressed to complete anorexia, lethargy, and persistent whole-body intention tremors within several days. Response to treatment with ponazuril, serology, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis supported a diagnosis of Sarcocystis neurona. Analysis of serum levels for ponazuril indicated that therapeutic levels could be achieved at a dosage of 5 mg/kg p.o. s.i.d., whereas clinical response was improved at a dosage of 10 mg/kg. Several months after initiation of antiprotozoal therapy, the neurologic signs resolved, although rare intermittent tremors were seen with significant exertion. |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a Captive Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a Captive Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a Captive Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a Captive Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Sarcocystis neurona in a Captive Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
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diagnosis and treatment of sarcocystis neurona in a captive harbor seal (phoca vitulina) |
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