Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin (MUO)
Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin is characterized by immune-mediated inflammation of the central nervous system with no identifiable cause.
Age of Onset: Any age of animal can be affected
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical signs may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Abnormal vocalization
Aggression
Decreased mentation
Excitation/Restlessness
Seizures
Sleepiness
Posture and Appearance
Head tilt
Movement
Ataxia
Circling
Paresis
Tremors
Weakness
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Blindness
Variable cranial nerve deficits
Reduced menace response
Painful Reactions
Pain on palpation of the cervical vertebral column
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Abnormal vocalization
Aggression
Decreased mentation
Excitation/Restlessness
Seizures
Sleepiness
Posture and Appearance
Head tilt
Movement
Ataxia
Circling
Paresis
Tremors
Weakness
Proprioception
Proprioceptive deficits
Cranial Nerves
Blindness
Variable cranial nerve deficits
Reduced menace response
Painful Reactions
Pain on palpation of the cervical vertebral column
Intracranial
Unknown
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