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ArticleBMC veterinary research2023

Suspected clinical toxoplasmosis in a 12-week-old puppy in Singapore.

Audrey Chen, Max Boulay, Stacy Chong, Kelvin Ho, Amy Chan, Jasmine Ong, Charlene Judith Fernandez, Siow Foong Chang, Him Hoo Yap

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Article in BMC veterinary research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Audrey ChenCentre for Animal Rehabilitation, Animal & Veterinary Service, Animal Management Centre, National Parks Board, 57 Sungei Tengah Road, 699013, Singapore, Singapore. Audrey_chen@nparks.gov.sg.
Max BoulayWestside Emergency, 41 Eng Kong Terrace, 599013, Singapore, Singapore.
Stacy ChongCentre for Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Animal & Plant Health Centre, Animal & Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, 6 Perahu Road, 718827, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Kelvin HoBiorisk and Biosurveillance, Animal & Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, JEM Office Tower, 52 Jurong Gateway Road, 608550, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Amy ChanCentre for Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Animal & Plant Health Centre, Animal & Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, 6 Perahu Road, 718827, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Jasmine OngCentre for Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Animal & Plant Health Centre, Animal & Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, 6 Perahu Road, 718827, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Charlene Judith FernandezCentre for Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Animal & Plant Health Centre, Animal & Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, 6 Perahu Road, 718827, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Siow Foong ChangProfessional & Scientific Services, Animal & Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, JEM Office Tower, 52 Jurong Gateway Road, 608550, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Him Hoo YapAnimal & Veterinary Service, National Parks Board, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, 259569, Singapore, Singapore.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundToxoplasma gondii is traditionally known as a parasite of felids, with possible infection in intermediate hosts such as dogs and humans, and thus a disease of public health significance. Published data on the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in dogs and cats in Singapore is scanty, and this paper documents a suspect clinical case of toxoplasmosis in a free-roaming puppy trapped from an offshore island of Singapore. CASE PRESENTATION: A 12-week-old puppy presented with hindlimb weakness and sarcopenia, with rapidly progressing ascending paralysis and respiratory distress, one week after trapping. Toxoplasmosis was suspected after indirect fluorescence antibody testing (IFAT) revealed anti-T. gondii antibodies. The puppy responded quickly to clindamycin treatment and was discharged from hospital after 10 days.

conclusionWhile rare and undocumented, veterinary clinicians in Singapore are advised to also include toxoplasmosis infection as a differential diagnosis in dogs presenting with similar clinical signs. This is especially so for dogs which have access to the outdoors.

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Cat DiseasesDog DiseasesToxoplasmaToxoplasmosis, AnimalAnimalsAntibodies, ProtozoanCatsDogsHumansSeroepidemiologic StudiesSingaporeAntibodies, ProtozoanAscending paralysisFree-roaming dogSarcopeniaSingaporeToxoplasmosis

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PMID37542292
PMCPMC10401807
OpenAlexW4385581943

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