Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two adult dogs with Clostridium perfringens and difficile gut
By Diniz, Amanda Nádia et al.·Published in Anaerobe·2016·Veterinary School, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clostridium perfringens type A netF and netE positive and Clostridium difficile co-infection in two adult dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two adult dogs were diagnosed with infections caused by Clostridium perfringens type A and Clostridium difficile, both of which can lead to gastrointestinal issues. The dogs tested positive for toxins associated with these bacteria, which can cause symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting. Treatment for these infections typically involves antibiotics and supportive care to help manage their symptoms. It's important for pet owners to be aware of these infections, especially if their dog shows signs of digestive distress.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to report two cases of Clostridium perfringens type A and Clostridium difficile co-infection in adult dogs. Both animals were positive for A/B toxin. Toxigenic C. difficile and C. perfringens type A positive for NetE and NetF-encoding genes were isolated. This report reinforces the necessity of studying a possible synergism of C. difficile and C. perfringens in enteric disorders.
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