Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog in Germany with testicle infection from rare Brucella suis
By Sophie Aurich et al.·Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science·2023·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Brucella suis biovar 1 infection in a dog with orchitis in Germany
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old dog in Germany was brought to the vet with swelling in the testicles (orchitis) and was diagnosed with a rare infection called Brucella suis biovar 1, which is not commonly found in Europe. Tests ruled out a more common type of Brucella infection, and further investigation was needed to understand how the dog got this infection since it hadn't traveled to areas where it is usually found. The dog's condition was monitored closely, and there were concerns about the potential spread of the infection to a veterinary clinic employee. This case highlights the need for vets to consider less common infections when diagnosing similar symptoms in dogs.
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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 Brucella (B.) canis as a causative agent, but molecular analysis revealed the presence of B. suis biovar 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 common Brucella species as possible causes of canine brucellosis. The data also emphasize that it is quite challenging to identify Brucella species 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 Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/37601758