Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Miniature schnauzer with widespread Mycobacterium avium infection
By Miller, M A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1995·Department of Small Animal Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated Mycobacterium avium--intracellulare complex infection in a miniature schnauzer.
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old spayed female miniature schnauzer was brought to the vet for breathing problems caused by a mass in her neck. Tests revealed she had a serious infection from a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare. Despite trying several medications, including antibiotics and interferon, the treatment did not lead to a lasting improvement in her condition.
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Abstract
A two-year-old, spayed female, miniature schnauzer was evaluated for respiratory distress associated with a compressive cervical mass. Generalized mycobacterial infection was diagnosed from aspirates of several enlarged lymph nodes. Tissue specimens further identified Mycobacterium avium--intracellulare using polymerase chain reaction followed by nucleic acid hybridization. Treatment with enrofloxacin, clofazamine, rifampin, and interferon did not result in long-term success.
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