Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brucella canis infection found in Italian dog with prostatitis
By Corrente, Marialaura et al.·Published in The new microbiologica·2010·Department of Public Health, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Detection of Brucella canis in a dog in Italy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog in Italy was found to have Brucella canis, a bacteria that can cause serious health issues. The dog showed symptoms like chronic prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), discospondylitis (spinal infection), and problems with movement. Tests confirmed the presence of the bacteria in the dog's tissues and fluids, along with antibodies in the blood. This case highlights that Brucella canis is present in Europe, which is important for dog owners to be aware of.
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Abstract
Brucella spp. is a worldwide zoonotic pathogen. Infection by Brucella canis in dogs is endemic in the Southern USA and in Central and South America, but it appears sporadically in other parts of the world, including Europe. Tissue samples from a dog with chronic prostatitis, discospondylitis and locomotor problems were subjected to clinical and laboratory examinations. B. canis was detected by PCR in biological fluids and tissues of the animal, while antibodies to B. canis were found in the serum, providing additional strong evidence for the circulation of B. canis in Italy.
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