Canine Inflammatory Brain Disease: The Past, Present, and Future

Canine meningoencephalitis is a general term used to collectively describe inflammation in the brain and meninges of dogs. Although infectious meningoencephalitis can occur, the majority of dogs have a non-infectious, inflammatory disease. Non-inflammatory brain disease is described on histopathologic examination as granulomatous meningoencephalitis (GME), necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME), and necrotizing leukoencephalitis (NLE) (see page 2 for terminology). These are terms that are best used only if histopathologic examination occurs.

Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - September 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Heidi L. Barnes Heller Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research