{"id":8975,"date":"2023-09-27T14:18:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T14:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=8975"},"modified":"2023-09-27T14:18:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T14:18:40","slug":"seizures-in-pets-part-ii-diagnostics-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/seizures-in-pets-part-ii-diagnostics-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Seizures in Pets | Part II: Diagnostics &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8968 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-1.png\" alt=\"seizures in pets, types of seizures in pets, causes of seizures in pets, veterinary neurology, board-certified veterinary neurologist, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ed1b2f;\">If your pet is experiencing active seizures, cluster seizures, or status epilepticus, these are considered \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergencies \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #8dc63f;\">Note that a single seizure that lasts less than five minutes with full recovery is considered a \u201cGREEN\u201d case on our Fast Track Triage system. This means emergency care isn\u2019t needed, but your pet should be evaluated by your family veterinarian within the next few days.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your pet is currently experiencing seizures, keep them safe. This may include blocking off stairs or sides of furniture.<\/li>\n<li>A seizing pet is not aware of his\/her surroundings. They can continue to seem \u201cout of it\u201d for minutes to hours afterwards and behavior can be unpredictable.<\/li>\n<li>To avoid being bitten, do not place hands near your pet\u2019s mouth.<\/li>\n<li>To transport your pet to the car, roll the pet onto a blanket, and then lift the blanket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>If you missed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/seizures-in-pets-part-i-types-of-seizures-common-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seizures in Pets: Part I<\/a>, please read that first to learn about the two main types of seizures in pets and common causes. Here in Part II, we will be reviewing the diagnostics performed to diagnose the cause of seizures, as well as treatment options. Read the summary below or watch our Facebook Live replay video featuring Dr. Smith, board-certified veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon, for more in-depth information.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F1241284373235814%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>Just because your pet has one seizure doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019ll ever have another. Regardless, it\u2019s important to have your pet checked out to determine the cause of the seizure(s).<\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8967 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6-1.png\" alt=\"high-field MRI, seizures in pets, types of seizures in pets, causes of seizures in pets, veterinary neurology, board-certified veterinary neurologist, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4>Diagnostics<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245208134 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245208134 BCX8\">Your pet\u2019s veterinary team or a board-certified neurologist will perform the following diagnostics:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245208134 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114731053 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114731053 BCX8\">Bloodwork<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW114731053 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">Bloodwork will reveal if something systemic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">is happening <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">in your pet\u2019s body<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\"> such as liver or kidney dysfunction, blood sugar problems, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">electrolytes being off. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">Systemic issues like these <strong>can cause<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\"> reactive seizure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">s <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">\u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">meaning that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">seizure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">reacti<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\"> to something else going on. If bloodwork <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\"> normal,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">whatever is causing the seizure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\"> may lie with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161976874 BCX8\">in your pet\u2019s brain.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW161976874 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111625909 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111625909 BCX8\">Imaging<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111625909 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214003641 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214003641 BCX8\">Your pet may require an <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW214003641 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/five-veterinary-radiology-imaging-options-for-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW214003641 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214003641 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ultrasound<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214003641 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214003641 BCX8\"> or sonogram to check your pet\u2019s heart and lungs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\">If nothing suspicious is happening with the heart or lungs, then your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\">veterinary team may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\">utilize<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW106365636 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/five-veterinary-radiology-imaging-options-for-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW106365636 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">MRI<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106365636 BCX8\"> look at the brain. Your pet will have to undergo anesthesia for an MRI.<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191214278 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191214278 BCX8\">During an MRI, your pet\u2019s veterinary team is looking for:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW191214278 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8977011 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8977011 BCX8\">Evidence of inflammation from an autoimmune disease or infection<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW8977011 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2008003 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2008003 BCX8\">A structural defect (which your pet may have had since they were young)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137338527 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137338527 BCX8\">Evidence of something growing in the brain like a tumor<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95600507 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95600507 BCX8\">Spinal Fluid<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW95600507 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267526624 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267526624 BCX8\">Spinal fluid is often collected <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267526624 BCX8\">post-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267526624 BCX8\">MRI while your pet is still under anesthesia. If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267526624 BCX8\">there\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267526624 BCX8\"> no inflammation visible on the MRI,\u00a0spinal fluid will reveal inflammation within the nervous system<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267526624 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW267526624 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8963 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-1.png\" alt=\"husky, vet exam, seizures in pets, types of seizures in pets, causes of seizures in pets, veterinary neurology, board-certified veterinary neurologist, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/8-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202118028 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202118028 BCX8\">When Diagnostics Come Back Normal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202118028 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">In dogs, if the blood <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">work<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">, spinal fluid, and MRI <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">are all<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">normal, this typically <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">indicates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\"> your dog has genetic epilepsy, also known <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">as <strong>idiopathic epilepsy<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">A disease is considered i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">diopathic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">if it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\"> arises spontaneously <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">the cause is unknown.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\"> It can be unnerving not to know why your pet is having seizures, but if other diseases and systemic issues are ruled out, then the upside is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">that your pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">does not<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\"> require treatment other than <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34635440 BCX8\">seizure medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW34635440 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8962 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7-1.png\" alt=\"medications, seizures in pets, types of seizures in pets, causes of seizures in pets, veterinary neurology, board-certified veterinary neurologist, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/7-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121224189 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121224189 BCX8\">Treatment for Seizures<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121224189 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once your veterinary team finds the cause of your pet\u2019s seizures or diagnoses your pet with idiopathic epilepsy, they will create a treatment plan. Treatment depends on the diagnosis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a dog has epilepsy, it typically begins having seizures between 6 months to 6 years of age.\u00a0Bloodwork, spinal fluid, and MRI will all come back normal, and your dog will be diagnosed with idiopathic seizures. Treatment focuses on seizure control via medications. There are many different medications for dogs and cats, so there are several options for managing your pet\u2019s idiopathic seizures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If something is discovered via MRI or spinal fluid, then your veterinary team will discuss with you how the underlying cause may be addressed. Often, medications will work; however, there are some medications that may be unsafe for one breed or species versus another. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For dogs with epilepsy, about 25-30% will require multiple medications to control the seizures.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It can take some time to discover the winning combination of medications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Young puppies may display <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">juvenile epilepsy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at less than one year old \u2013 commonly at about 6 months old. These puppies have seizures and eventually grow out of them. We don\u2019t fully understand why juvenile epilepsy happens and then goes away, but your veterinarian will help control the frequency and duration of the seizures as best they can.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8964 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9.png\" alt=\"dog, active dog, tunnel, seizures in pets, types of seizures in pets, causes of seizures in pets, veterinary neurology, board-certified veterinary neurologist, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130417784 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130417784 BCX8\">If you have any questions about your pet\u2019s seizures or if your dog is more likely to have genetic epilepsy, contact your family veterinarian to discuss your concerns. In some cases, your family veterinarian may choose to refer your pet to our <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW130417784 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/veterinary-services\/neurology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW130417784 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130417784 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Neurology Service<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130417784 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130417784 BCX8\"> for diagnostics and treatment plans.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW130417784 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b>More Reading:<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" 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