Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brucella canis infection causing swollen testicle in young Border
By Egloff, S et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2018·Clinic of Reproductive Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Brucella canis infection in a young dog with epididymitis and orchitis.
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Plain-English summary
A 21-month-old male Border Collie was brought to the vet with a swollen right testicle and epididymis, which are signs of possible infection. After initial tests came back negative, further testing revealed a Brucella canis infection, which is a type of bacteria that can affect the reproductive system. The dog was treated following the diagnosis, and it's important for pet owners to be aware of this infection, especially if their dog shows similar symptoms. Proper hygiene is crucial since this infection can also be transmitted to humans.
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Abstract
The following case report describes the clinical and diagnostic procedure for suspected brucellosis infection in a dog. A 21 month old intact male Border Collie was presented with an enlarged right testicle and epididymis. The dog was imported to Switzerland from Germany at the age of three months, but was never abroad since then. Clinical and laboratory diagnostic investigation included bacteriology and histology. An initial serological evaluation by means of rapid slide agglutination test (RSAT) was negative. Repeated examination of the same serum by a chromatographic immunoassay (ICT) revealed a positive result. Brucella canis infection was confirmed by culture. The present case is intended to underline the importance of the suspected diagnosis of 'brucellosis' in the presence of reproductive tract problems in dogs. In addition, Brucella canis has zoonotic potential and it is imperative to comply with strict hygiene management.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30516477/