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Macroscopic pathological findings may include haemorrhagic lungs and an enlarged spleen. The myocardium, brain, pancreas and intestines may also be grossly enlarged. Microscopic pathological findings may include ''Toxoplasma'' pseudocysts or bradyzoites within the tissue of the lungs, brain, myocardium, pancreas or intestines. Tachyzoites may also be found in blood and/or lymphatic fluids.  
 
Macroscopic pathological findings may include haemorrhagic lungs and an enlarged spleen. The myocardium, brain, pancreas and intestines may also be grossly enlarged. Microscopic pathological findings may include ''Toxoplasma'' pseudocysts or bradyzoites within the tissue of the lungs, brain, myocardium, pancreas or intestines. Tachyzoites may also be found in blood and/or lymphatic fluids.  
===Herpesvirus 1 Infections===
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===Herpesvirus 1 Infection===
 
A spontaneous infection with human-type herpesvirus-1 has been reported in chinchillas and clinical signs include recumbancy, disorientation, seizures and progression to death.  
 
A spontaneous infection with human-type herpesvirus-1 has been reported in chinchillas and clinical signs include recumbancy, disorientation, seizures and progression to death.  
 
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