A review of Neospora caninum and neosporosis.
Neospora caninum is a recently recognized protozoan parasite of animals, which until 1988 was misidentified as Toxoplasma gondii. Its life cycle is unknown. Transplacental transmission is the only recognized mode of transmission. It has a wide host range, but its zoonotic potential is unknown. Neosporosis is a major cause of abortion in cattle in many countries. It is also an important cause of neuromuscular paralysis in dogs. This paper reviews information on parasite structure, life cycle, biology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control.
Dubey
J P
JP
Parasite Biology and Epidemiology Laboratory, US Department of Agriculture, BARC-East, Beltsville, MD 20705-2350, USA. JDUBEY@GGPL.ARSUSDA.GOV
Lindsay
D S
DS
D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000469:parasitology; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases; D003048:Coccidiosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / Q000662:veterinary; D008969:Molecular Sequence Data; D018688:Neospora / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D011247:Pregnancy; D015597:Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / Q000662:veterinary; D015047:Zoonoses