Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine brucellosis in Europe - infection rates and data
By Buhmann, Gesine et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2019·Clinic of Small Animal Medicine, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine Brucellosis: Insights Into the Epidemiologic Situation in Europe.
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Plain-English summary
A group of young female dogs aged 7 to 30 months were diagnosed with discospondylitis (a spinal infection) in Germany, raising concerns about brucellosis, a bacterial infection. These dogs had been imported from Eastern European countries and showed signs of illness. Testing revealed that a small percentage of dogs in Europe were positive for brucellosis, particularly in Spain and Poland. The findings suggest that young dogs with discospondylitis should be tested for brucellosis, as early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
is one of many responsible pathogens of discospondylitis in dogs and infections require specific management. Little is known about the epidemiologic situation in Europe. The purpose of the study was to get insights into the occurrence of brucellosis in dogs in Europe. The database of a European veterinary laboratory was screened forpositive samples. Additionally, medical records of a veterinary hospital in Germany were screened for diagnosis of discospondylitis and brucellosis. The laboratory received samples from 20 European countries fortesting in dogs: 3.7% of submitted samples werespp. PCR-positive (61/1,657), andantibodies were identified in 5.4% of submitted samples (150/2,764).spp. PCR-positive samples originated from Spain (11.1% of submitted samples), Poland (6.7% of submitted samples) and rarely from Italy and France. Samples withantibodies originated from 13 European countries (Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Hungary, Norway, Poland, France, Netherlands). Young dogs (0-24 months) had a 5.4-fold increased risk of PCR positive samples. The supplementary medical records search identified four young female dogs (7-30 months) withdiscospondylitis in Germany. The four dogs had been imported to Germany from Eastern European countries (Moldavia, Romania, Macedonia). In conclusion, infection withneeds to be considered in dogs in Europe and diagnostics forinfection appear indicated in young dogs with discospondylitis.
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