Infectious neuromuscular diseases of dogs and cats.
Neuromuscular diseases are disorders that affect peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, or muscle. Inflammatory diseases of the neuromuscular system can be further classified as infectious or noninfectious (presumed immune-mediated) diseases. The purpose of this article is to describe the more commonly reported infectious diseases that affect the neuromuscular system of dogs and cats.
Troxel
Mark T
MT
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, Woburn, MA 08101, USA. mtroxel@intownvet.com
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology; D004285:Dogs; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011529:Protozoan Infections, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology