Infectious neuromuscular diseases of dogs and cats

Top Companion Anim Med. 2009 Nov;24(4):209-20. doi: 10.1053/j.tcam.2009.06.003.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Cat Diseases* / microbiology
  • Cat Diseases* / parasitology
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Dog Diseases* / microbiology
  • Dog Diseases* / parasitology
  • Dogs
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Muscular Diseases / microbiology
  • Muscular Diseases / parasitology
  • Muscular Diseases / veterinary*
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Nervous System Diseases / microbiology
  • Nervous System Diseases / parasitology
  • Nervous System Diseases / veterinary*
  • Protozoan Infections, Animal / diagnosis
  • Protozoan Infections, Animal / parasitology