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Lyme disease in dogs and cats - diagnosis, treatment, prevention
By Littman, Meryl P et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2018·Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: ACVIM consensus update on Lyme borreliosis in dogs and cats.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A recent update was made to the guidelines for diagnosing, treating, and preventing Lyme disease in dogs and cats, which is caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia. This update was discussed at a veterinary conference in 2016 and aims to help veterinarians provide better care for pets affected by this disease. The new recommendations were shared online for veterinarians to review and comment on. Overall, these guidelines are intended to improve how Lyme disease is managed in our pets.
Abstract
An update of the 2006 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Small Animal Consensus Statement on Lyme Disease in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention was presented at the 2016 ACVIM Forum in Denver, CO, followed by panel and audience discussion and a drafted consensus statement distributed online to diplomates for comment. The updated consensus statement is presented below. The consensus statement aims to provide guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme borreliosis in dogs and cats.
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