Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog developed brain abscess after long cyclosporin use
By Smith, P M et al.·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2007·Department of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Brain abscess in a dog immunosuppressed using cyclosporin.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog developed brain abscesses after being treated with cyclosporin, a medication that suppresses the immune system. The abscesses were likely caused by a type of bacteria called Nocardia, which can be dangerous for pets with weakened immune systems. This situation is quite rare in dogs and serves as a reminder for pet owners and vets to be cautious when using strong medications like cyclosporin. The dog’s treatment and recovery details were not specified, but it’s important for owners to monitor their pets closely if they are on immunosuppressive drugs.
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Abstract
This report describes a dog that developed brain abscesses following prolonged immunosuppression with cyclosporin. Bacteria within the abscess were most likely Nocardia, an organism well recognised in immunosuppressed humans, and probably reached the brain through haematogenous spread from a more long-standing abscess in the mediastinum. Bacterial brain abscesses developing in this manner are very rare in dogs and this case highlights the wider range of possible diagnoses that need to be considered in immunosuppressed patients and the care with which potent drugs such as cyclosporin should be used.
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