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Myasthenia Gravis
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
==Clinical Signs==
==Clinical Signs==
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Acquired Myasthenia Gravis
Three types of disease have been reported in the dog.
Three types of disease have been reported in the dog.
*Focal
*Focal
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An association between thymomas and myasthenia has been made in both dogs and cats.
An association between thymomas and myasthenia has been made in both dogs and cats.
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The congenital form of the disease presents
with similar signs except that megaoesophagus is rarely found.
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Congenital Myasthenia Gravis
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Presents
with similar signs
to the acquired form
except that megaoesophagus is rarely found.
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==Laboratory Tests==
==Laboratory Tests==
Identifying serum antibodies for acetylcholine receptors is the test most commonly used to diagnose the disease.
Identifying serum antibodies for acetylcholine receptors is the test most commonly used to diagnose the disease.
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