Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Terrier dog treated for low platelets with human IV immunoglobulin
By Ezzatollah Fathi & Shahram Jamshidi·Published in The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology·2014·University of Tabriz, Tabriz-Iran, IR·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Case report: Follow-up, diagnosis, clinical evidence, laboratory evaluation, and treatment of Idiopathic thrombocytopenia using human Intravenous Immunglobulin in a terrier dog
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Terrier was brought in for bleeding problems and bruising, which were caused by a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count). The veterinarian ran several tests, including blood work and imaging, to confirm the diagnosis. The dog was treated with human intravenous immunoglobulin, which helped improve the platelet count and reduce bleeding. After treatment, the dog showed significant recovery and was able to return to normal activities.
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Abstract
The aim of the present case report is to describe the outcome, hematological and biochemical changes of treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenia in a Terrier dog using human intravenous immunglobulin. The complete blood count, serum biochemistry, indirect immunofluorescence antibody and direct coomb’s tests, radiography and sonography were performed. Laboratory findings indicated sever thrombocytopenia (
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