Diagnosis of bovine neosporosis

Vet Parasitol. 2006 Aug 31;140(1-2):1-34. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.03.035. Epub 2006 May 24.

Abstract

The protozoan parasite Neospora caninum is a major cause of abortion in cattle. The diagnosis of neosporosis-associated mortality and abortion in cattle is difficult. In the present paper we review histologic, serologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular methods for dignosis of bovine neosporosis. Although not a routine method of diagnosis, methods to isolate viable N. caninum from bovine tissues are also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Veterinary / parasitology*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cattle Diseases / pathology
  • Coccidiosis / diagnosis*
  • Coccidiosis / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Immunohistochemistry / veterinary
  • Neospora / immunology
  • Neospora / isolation & purification*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary
  • Pregnancy
  • Serologic Tests / veterinary