Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gram-positive cocci bacteria found on intestinal villi in two dogs
By Jergens, A E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Angell Memorial Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Adherent gram-positive cocci on the intestinal villi of two dogs with gastrointestinal disease.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs with chronic gastrointestinal issues were found to have a type of bacteria called Streptococcus on their intestinal lining. They underwent endoscopic biopsies, which revealed these bacteria were likely causing their symptoms. After changing their diet and starting medical treatment, both dogs showed a quick improvement in their condition. While the exact cause of their gastrointestinal disease related to these bacteria isn't fully understood, the dogs responded well to the changes made in their care.
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Abstract
Two dogs were examined for clinical signs of chronic gastrointestinal disease. Duodenal mucosal biopsy specimens, obtained endoscopically, revealed histologic lesions of adherent gram-positive cocci on the villus epithelium of both dogs. The positive gram stain and morphologic features of the adherent cocci were suggestive of Streptococcus organisms. Indirect tests for intestinal bacterial overgrowth were not diagnostic, suggesting that the adherent cocci were a primary lesion. Rapid clinical response following dietary manipulation and the initiation of medical management was observed in both dogs. The dogs of this report draw similarities to Streptococcus durans infection previously reported in pigs, foals, and a single pup. The pathogenesis of enteric disease associated with adherent gram-positive cocci in dogs remains ill-defined.
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