Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with immune mediated anemia treated successfully with steroids
By Mills, J N·Published in Australian veterinary journal·1997·School of Veterinary Studies, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Compensated immune mediated haemolytic anaemia in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a lack of appetite and fever was diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, which means the dog's immune system was mistakenly attacking its own red blood cells. Tests showed some unusual blood cell shapes and mild jaundice. After starting treatment with glucocorticoids (a type of steroid), the dog's symptoms improved significantly, and the major signs of illness disappeared. This condition is often idiopathic, meaning the exact cause is unknown, but treatment can be effective.
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Abstract
A dog which presented with anorexia and fever was found to have strong IgG Coombs' positive immune mediated haemolysis but only marginal anaemia. The abnormalities detected included marked spherocytosis, polychromasia and mild hyperbilirubinaemia. The major presenting signs disappeared after glucocorticoid therapy. Compensated idiopathic immune mediated haemolysis was diagnosed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9034492/