Toxoplasma and Neospora Flashcards
1
Q
How long are oocysts of toxoplasma gondii shed from cats?
A
only 2 weeks as the cats immune system clears them.
2
Q
What are the intermediate host life cycle stages of toxoplasma gondii?
A
- asexual reproduction that creates lots of tachyzoites.
2. cysts form containing slow growing bradyzoites
3
Q
What vaccination is available for sheep?
A
Toxovax
4
Q
What species does neospora infect?
A
Dogs
5
Q
What is the intermediate host for neospora?
A
Cattle
6
Q
What are the clinical manifestation of neospora in dogs?
A
Ascending paralysis, muscle wastage, and occasionally sudden collapse to myocarsitis
7
Q
What are the clinical manifestation of neospora in cattle?
A
Abortion
