Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog in Germany with testicle infection from rare biovar 1 bacteria
By Aurich, Sophie et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2023·Department of Veterinary Science, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: biovar 1 infection in a dog with orchitis in Germany.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male dog in Germany was diagnosed with brucellosis, a bacterial infection, after showing symptoms of orchitis, which is inflammation of the testicles. Despite not having traveled to areas where this infection is common, tests revealed the presence of a rare strain of the bacteria. The dog's condition was monitored closely, and there was concern about the potential transmission to a veterinary clinic employee. This case underscores the need for veterinarians to consider unusual infections when diagnosing and treating pets.
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Abstract
In 2021, a case of canine brucellosis diagnosed in a dog with orchitis was presented to a veterinary practice in Germany. Serological testing excluded(.)as a causative agent, but molecular analysis revealed the presence ofbiovar 1. Since biovar 1 is not endemic in Europe and the dog had no history of travel to endemic areas, a comprehensive epidemiological investigation was conducted using whole genome sequence data to determine the source of infection. We describe the clinical progress of the animal and the potential infection of a veterinary clinic employee. The findings highlight the importance of considering less commonspecies as possible causes of canine brucellosis. The data also emphasize that it is quite challenging to identifyspecies in a routine diagnostic laboratory and to conduct epidemiological investigations to unveil possible transmission routes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37601758/