2022 article
Imaging Diagnosis: Thoracic radiographic features of toxoplasmosis in a 14-month-old Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
Lehman, K., Cohen, E. B., Ozawa, S. M., Keeney, C. H., & Sommer, S. (2022, October 3). VETERINARY RADIOLOGY & ULTRASOUND.
author keywords: Apicomplexan; Macropodidae; Marsupial
MeSH headings : Female; Animals; Macropodidae; Toxoplasma; Radiography; Radiography, Thoracic; Toxoplasmosis
TL;DR:
The first published report of radiographic findings for confirmed toxoplasmosis in a red kangaroo or marsupial is published, and it is confirmed that Toxoplasma gondii is the cause of death.
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AbstractA privately owned 14‐month‐old intact female red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) was presented for acute onset respiratory distress and lethargy. On presentation, the kangaroo was laterally recumbent, tachypneic, dyspneic, lethargic, and obtunded. Thoracic radiographs revealed a severe diffuse mixed pulmonary pattern (alveolar pattern superimposed on a bronchial pattern) and subjective mild generalized cardiomegaly. Due to the severity of clinical signs and grave prognosis, euthanasia was elected. Postmortem examination was consistent with systemic toxoplasmosis. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry staining on infected tissues confirmed Toxoplasma gondii. This is the first published report of radiographic findings for confirmed toxoplasmosis in a red kangaroo or marsupial.