Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Male Korthals-Griffon dog with recurring Brucella canis infection
By Nöckler, Karsten et al.·Published in Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2003·Bundesinstitut fü, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Canine brucellosis--a case report].
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old male Korthals-Griffon was diagnosed with brucellosis after showing signs of epididymitis (inflammation of the testicles) and orchitis (inflammation of the epididymis). Despite trying various antibiotics, the infection kept coming back, with the bacteria found in his ejaculate, blood, and urine over a period of about 1.5 years. Blood tests showed that the levels of the bacteria decreased over time, indicating some improvement, but the dog continued to test positive for the infection. Ongoing monitoring and treatment were necessary to manage the condition.
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Abstract
Brucella (B.) canis was isolated from ejaculate of a 4-year old Korthals-Griffon male dog after occurrence of epididymitis and orchitis. Despite several trials of therapy with different antibiotics relapes occurred, with B. canis being isolated from ejaculate, blood and urine samples, respectively. Bacteriological examinations were added by serological testing over a period of about 1.5 years. During the study SAT serum titre steadily dropped from 1:200 to 1:50. By CFT, B. canis antibodies were detectable at the beginning with a titre of 1:320 and to the end of the study with titres between 1:80 and 1:160.
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