A Case of Feline Systemic Toxoplasmosis

Abstract

A 4-month-old kitten died after exhibiting high fever and respiratory symptoms. Toxoplasmosis was diagnosed in it.
Necropsy revealed hydrothorax, edematous lungs, swelling of the liver and lymph nodes, and petechiae of the kidneys. Severe necrotic lesions were seen in the liver and lymph nodes. The epithelial cells of alveoli were enlarged. Tachyzoites ofToxoplasma gondiiwere detected in Giemsa stained stamp smears of lymph nodes, spleen, liver and lungs