Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bartonella infection linked to nosebleeds in dogs
By Breitschwerdt, Edward B et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2005·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bartonella species as a potential cause of epistaxis in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs were brought to the vet for nosebleeds (epistaxis), and tests revealed that they were infected with a type of bacteria called Bartonella. This suggests that Bartonella could be a possible cause of nosebleeds in dogs. While the dogs' specific treatments weren't detailed, identifying the infection is an important step in managing their symptoms. If your dog has frequent nosebleeds, it might be worth discussing Bartonella testing with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
Infection with a Bartonella species was implicated in three cases of epistaxis in dogs, based upon isolation, serology, or PCR amplification. These cases, in conjunction with previously published reports, support a potential role for Bartonella spp. as a cause of epistaxis in dogs and potentially in other animals, including humans.
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