Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with acute liver failure caused by Salmonella infection
By Giuliano, Antonio et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2015·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute Hepatic Necrosis Caused by Salmonella enterica Serotype I 4,5,12:-:1,2 in a Dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with severe liver damage after showing symptoms of illness. Tests revealed that the cause was a specific type of Salmonella bacteria, which is unusual for causing liver problems in dogs. This case highlights the potential for Salmonella to lead to serious health issues like liver failure. Treatment details were not specified, but early veterinary intervention is crucial in such cases.
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Abstract
Acute hepatic necrosis was diagnosed in a dog. Gram staining and fluorescence in situ hybridization identified Salmonella enterica in the liver, subsequently confirmed as S. enterica serotype I 4,5,12:-:1,2. This is the first report of acute hepatic necrosis with liver failure caused by Salmonella in a dog.
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