Fatal Encephalitis in Cattle Associated with Acanthamoeba Infection in Egypt

N Gomaa, A Atiba, N El-Habashi, E Wadeed, D Hosny
Pakistan Veterinary Journal   unpublished
A 15-month-old bull suffered from pyrexia, anorexia, convulsion, blindness and ataxia, which died after 6 weeks of onset of symptoms. Hematological and CSF examination indicated a preacute inflammatory condition although bacteriological examination gave a negative result. Histopathological examination of brain and cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF) showed evidence of amoebic infection. This is the first report which documented Acanthamoeba spp. as a causative agent of fetal encephalitis in
more » ... e in Egypt with special attention for its diagnosis.
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