Hi Michelle,
I don't have anything new to offer. I just wanted you to know that you
and Lucy have not left my thoughts. Every time I read about the
symptoms of toxo, I imagine that everyone in the house has it,
(including me). My vet told me they used to include it as a standard
test on one of the panels, but now for some reason, (I guess $), we have
to ask for it specifically. Please let us know how you guys are doing
when you can.
Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's called peritoneal effusion, and here are some links to places
that mention it:
http://www.antechdiagnostics.com/clients/antechNews/2000/apr00_02.htm
http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2004&PID=8683&Category=1262&O=Generic
<http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2004&PID=8683&Category=1262&O=Generic>
There are more, but both of those do.
Another symptom of toxo, besides fever and effusion, can be anemia:
http://www.antechdiagnostics.com/clients/antechNews/2000/4-00.htm
I saw it in many more, but did not save the links.
I also found a case study (unfortunately diagnosed via necropsy) where
the ultrasonic and aspirate results were the same as Lucy's-- enlarged
mesenteric lymph node with granulatamous inflammation and thickened
intestinal loops. That cat was also anemic, though much less so than
Lucy (pcv 27, I think).
Seems worth treating for. I started her tonight on clindamycin, which
is a treatment for toxo. I am taking her to the vet tomorrow and want
the test done too, i think.
Michelle
In a message dated 1/21/2007 7:36:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Michelle, I can't find anything to suggest abdominal effusion is a
symptom of Toxoplasmosis, would you mind posting where you saw that?
