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Parasitic Infection (Microsporidiosis Encephalitozoonosis) in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Parasitic infection (microsporidiosis encephalitozoonosis) in dogs can cause neurological issues and convulsions. Thankfully, it is quite rare.

However, the condition can be passed from dogs to humans through poop, pee, and mucus.

Technically, the condition is caused by parasitic spores called E. cuniculi.

Sometimes, the condition is called simply microsporidiosis in dogs.

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