| toxoplasma gondii infections in captive black-footed ferrets (mustela nigripes), 1992-1998: clinical signs, serology, pathology, and prevention. | an epizootic of toxoplasmosis occurred among 22 adult and 30 kit black-footed ferrets (mustela nigripes) maintained under quarantine conditions at the louisville zoological garden (louisville, kentucky, usa) in june, 1992. black-footed ferrets appear to be highly susceptible to acute and chronic toxoplasmosis. clinical signs were observed in 19 adults and six kits and included anorexia, lethargy, corneal edema, and ataxia. two adults and six kits died with acute disease. high antibody titers to ... | 2003 | 14733273 |