Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Aortitis in an Immunocompetent Host.
- Journal:
- Hawai'i journal of health & social welfare
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Ashley, Patrycja A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Kaiser Permanente Internal Medicine Residency Program
Plain-English summary
A bacterial infection called aortitis, which affects the aorta (the main artery in the body), was found in an 80-year-old female dog who had a normal immune system. She came to the vet with a fever and some vague pain in her lower back and pelvis. Tests, including blood cultures and imaging, confirmed the infection. The case is unusual because such infections are typically seen in pets with weakened immune systems. The treatment details and outcome were not provided in the abstract.
Abstract
is a commensal organism of canine and feline oral flora known to cause severe infections most frequently reported in immunocompromised hosts. We describe a case of bacterial aortitis secondary toin an 80-year-old immunocompetent female, who presented with fever, non-specific lower back, and pelvic pain. Infection was confirmed with positive blood cultures and serial imaging.
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