Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute leptospirosis infection in a dog case report
By S. Indu et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences·2001·Post-graduate scholar College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy , IN
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Original publication title: ACUTE LEPTOSPIROSIS IN A DOG - A CASE REPORT
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with acute leptospirosis, a serious infection that can cause severe illness. The dog showed symptoms like fever, vomiting, and lethargy. The veterinarian treated the dog with antibiotics and supportive care, which helped the dog recover over time. After treatment, the dog returned to normal health, showing no lasting effects from the infection.
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Abstract
Leptospiral infection in dogs may produce both an acute disease or a mild subclinical form (Scznziani et al., 1994). The present communication deals with a case of acute L. icterohaemorrhagiae infection in a dog.
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