Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and treatment response in dogs with Bartonella vinsonii
By Breitschwerdt, Edward B et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2004·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinicopathological abnormalities and treatment response in 24 dogs seroreactive to Bartonella vinsonii (berkhoffii) antigens.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 24 dogs tested positive for antibodies against Bartonella vinsonii (a bacteria that can cause various health issues) and showed a range of symptoms including anemia, neurological problems, joint pain, skin issues, and eye inflammation. After treatment, the dogs' antibody levels dropped to negative, indicating a response to the therapy. This suggests that Bartonella vinsonii can lead to several serious health problems in dogs, but effective treatment can help resolve these issues.
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Abstract
Bartonella vinsonii (B. vinsonii) subspecies berkhoffii is a recently recognized cause of endocarditis, myocarditis, and granulomatous disease in dogs. In an effort to elucidate other potential disease manifestations, the case records of 24 dogs that were seroreactive to B. vinsonii (berkhoffii) antigens were studied retrospectively. Diagnoses included immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, neutrophilic or granulomatous meningoencephalitis, neutrophilic polyarthritis, cutaneous vasculitis, and uveitis. Repeated B. vinsonii (berkhoffii) antibody titers became negative after treatment. This study indicates that a diverse spectrum of disease manifestations and clinicopathological abnormalities can be detected in dogs that are seroreactive to B. vinsonii (berkhoffii) antigens.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15007043/