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acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis is common in which species
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dogs, coonhound paralysis
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acute idopathic polyradiculoneuritis is caused by
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scratch, bite from raccoon
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Lesions of acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis are
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demyelination, influx of inflammatory cells, axonal degeneration
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signs of acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis are
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hyperesthesia, weakness, ataxia, tetraparesis (temporary paresis for wks to mos)---> dennervation atrophy
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What are signs of cauda equina neuritis
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perineal parethesis, urinar incontinence, fecal retention, tail paralysis, hind limb ataxia/weakness
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Lesions assoicated with cauda equina neuritis?
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thickened nerve roots due to severe inflammation, demyelination, axonal degeneration
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Amputation neuromas happen due to
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abortive attempts of regneration of severed axons-seen in tail docking
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Calving paralysis is characterized by
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bilateral compression of obturator nerve- splaying
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Diabetic neuropthy is seen in what species and is characterized by
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cats, associated with amyloid deposition in pancreas and leads to hind limb weakness
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