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Animals should be re-examined two days after commencement of treatment, when clinical signs should begin to resolve. At two weeks, uveitis should be completely resolved, and neurological deficits should show improvement. Two weeks after the owner reports clinical recovery, the animal should be re-examined for a third time, and a decision made as to discontinuation of treatment. It should be noted that some neuromuscular changes may not fully resolve, due to permanent CNS damage.  
 
Animals should be re-examined two days after commencement of treatment, when clinical signs should begin to resolve. At two weeks, uveitis should be completely resolved, and neurological deficits should show improvement. Two weeks after the owner reports clinical recovery, the animal should be re-examined for a third time, and a decision made as to discontinuation of treatment. It should be noted that some neuromuscular changes may not fully resolve, due to permanent CNS damage.  
'''Prevention'''
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*Cat
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Toxoplasmosis may be prevented through dietary and behavioural modifications. Cats and dogs should not be fed raw meat or animal products or unpasteurised milk. The should also not be permitted to hunt birds or rodents, and access to food-producing animals should be restricted.
**Impossible if cat is allowed outdoors due to hunting
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**If kept indoors, only canned food should be fed and vermin controlled
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**ELISA to check if seropositive
      
==Zoonosis==
 
==Zoonosis==
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