What is it about?
In the present case report, we describe concurrent leukoencephalomyelitis and polyneuritis with evident autoimmune reactivity in a Maltese terrier, which closely resembling combined central and peripheral demyelination (CCPD) in humans
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Why is it important?
Concurrent leukoencephalomyelitis and polyneuritis in animals have not been reported in the literature. It may gain the knowledge on such disease in animals.
Perspectives
I hope this case report can inspire more investigation into the underlying mechanisms, especially the interactions between infectious agents or vaccination and host immunity, and CCPD-like cases to identify the true cause of demyelination in the CNS and PNS.
Dr. Wen-Ta Li
Fishhead Labs LLC
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This page is a summary of: Concurrent leukoencephalomyelitis and polyneuritis in a Maltese terrier: resembling combined central and peripheral demyelination in humans, Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, January 2019, Japanese Society of Veterinary Science,
DOI: 10.1292/jvms.18-0696.
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