Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bartonella quintana infection causing heart valve infection in dogs
By Kelly, Patrick et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2006·Ross University·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bartonella quintana endocarditis in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog in the United States was diagnosed with endocarditis, a serious heart infection, caused by a bacteria called Bartonella quintana. This condition can lead to symptoms like lethargy, coughing, and difficulty breathing. The infection was confirmed through blood tests that detected the bacteria. While the specific treatment for this infection wasn't detailed, endocarditis typically requires antibiotics and possibly other supportive care. It's important for pet owners to be aware of this rare but serious condition.
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Abstract
We provide the first evidence that Bartonella quintana can infect dogs and cause typical signs of endocarditis. Using PCR and sequencing, we identified B. quintana in the blood of a dog from the United States with aortic valve endocarditis and probably also in the mitral valve of a dog from New Zealand with endocarditis.
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