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Review
. 2004 Jul;20(2):287-302, vi-vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2004.02.003.

Altered mentation caused by polioencephalomalacia, hypernatremia, and lead poisoning

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Altered mentation caused by polioencephalomalacia, hypernatremia, and lead poisoning

Christopher K Cebra et al. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2004 Jul.

Abstract

Polioencephalomalacia in general and the specific disorders associated with lead toxicosis and sodium imbalances all have commonalities in risk groups and clinical presentations but can be differentiated based on herd history, subtle clinical differences, and diagnostic tests. Treatment also has some overlap, but determining the specific etiology enables more specific treatment and more effective prophylactic measures.

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