Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Detection of gastric Helicobacter spp. in stool samples of dogs with gastritis.
- Journal:
- Polish journal of veterinary sciences
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Jankowski, M et al.
Plain-English summary
This study looked at the presence of certain bacteria called Helicobacter in the stool of dogs that have gastritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach. Researchers tested thirty dogs of various breeds, ages, and sexes that were diagnosed with this condition. They found Helicobacter bacteria in the stool of seven dogs, which is about 23.3% of the group. The most common type found was Helicobacter heilmannii, while other types like Helicobacter salomonis were found less often, and some types were not detected at all. This suggests that Helicobacter heilmannii is a common bacteria in dogs with gastritis.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and identify the species of gastric Helicobacter in the stool of dogs with gastritis. The study was carried out on thirty dogs of different breeds, of both genders and of various ages, diagnosed with gastritis. Helicobacter spp. was detected in stool samples using the nested-PCR method. Helicobacter bacteria were identified in stool samples from seven (23.3%) dogs. Helicobacter heilmannii was found to be the most common species of gastric Helicobacter. Helicobacter salomonis was identified much less frequently, while Helicobacter felis, Helicobacter pylori and Helicobacter bizzozeronii were not detected in any of the samples.
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