Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with jaw lymph node infection and lung nodules from Bartonella
By Tucker, Melissa D et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral mandibular pyogranulomatous lymphadenitis and pulmonary nodules in a dog with Bartonella henselae bacteremia.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old collie was brought to the vet with lung nodules found on a CT scan and signs of infection from Bartonella henselae, a bacteria that can cause health issues. The dog also had swollen lymph nodes in the neck. After starting treatment with antibiotics, the dog's symptoms improved, and the infection resolved.
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Abstract
This report describes a 2-year-old collie dog with pulmonary nodules, visualized by computed tomographic (CT) scan, with evidence of Bartonella henselae bacteremia and pyogranulomatous lymphadenitis. Clinical signs resolved with antimicrobial therapy.
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