Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy with liver, lung, and intestine infections from Tyzzer's
By Headley, S A et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·2009·Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnostic exercise: Tyzzer's disease, distemper, and coccidiosis in a pup.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-month-old mongrel puppy was brought in with serious health issues, including liver damage, lung problems, and severe intestinal bleeding. Tests showed that the puppy had infections from Clostridium piliforme, which can cause liver disease, and canine distemper virus, which affects multiple organs. Additionally, there were signs of coccidiosis, a parasitic infection in the intestines. The puppy's condition was critical, and it required intensive veterinary care to address these infections.
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Abstract
A 2-month-old mongrel dog had multifocal necrotizing hepatitis, interstitial pneumonia, and hemorrhagic enteritis. Immunohistochemistry detected antigens of Clostridium piliforme in the intestine and liver, and antigens of canine distemper virus within the lung, urinary bladder, brain, spleen, and liver. Furthermore, uncharacterized intralesional coccidian protozoa were observed within the intestine.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19112129/