Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with bloody diarrhea and liver damage from infectious canine
By Bahman Mosallanejad et al.·Published in The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology·2010·Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, IR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: A Diarrhoeic Dog with Clinical and Histopathologic Signs of ICH (Infectious Canine Hepatitis)
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Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old male German Shepherd was brought to the vet with severe symptoms including vomiting, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, lack of appetite, and dehydration. Unfortunately, the puppy had not been vaccinated and, despite treatment efforts, he passed away just two days after showing signs of illness. A thorough examination revealed significant liver damage and signs of a serious infection. The vet suspected that Infectious Canine Hepatitis (ICH) was the cause of the puppy's rapid decline.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old male German shepherd dog was referred with depression, vomition, hemorrhagic diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia and dehydration. The affected dog did not have any history of vaccination. Despite treatment, the animal died within 2 days after the onset of clinical signs. Gross examination of tissues showed hemorrhages (ecchymoses) in the mucosa of the digestive tract. The liver was congested and slightly enlarged. The gall bladder wall was edematous. The spleen and lymph nodes were also edematous and congested. Light microscopic examination of tissues showed numerous large, basophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies within the hepatcytes and endothelial cells adjacent to the necrotic regions. A large area of hepatic necrosis, severe congestion of sinusoids accompanied by a mild mixed infiltration of inflammatory cells, were evident particularly in the periportal region. Fecal sample was examined for differential diagnosis of other viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases. Based on histopathological findings, Infectious canine Hepatitis (ICH) was suspected as the cause of death.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.22067/veterinary.v2i2.8377