Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Enteropathogenic E. coli causing sudden diarrhea in 7 Saskatchewan
By Kjaergaard, Astrid B et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) infection in association with acute gastroenteritis in 7 dogs from Saskatchewan.
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Plain-English summary
Seven dogs in Saskatchewan were diagnosed with an infection caused by a type of E. coli, which led to severe diarrhea and gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). The illness was mild in adult dogs but unfortunately resulted in death for some young puppies. If your dog is experiencing diarrhea, it’s important to consider this type of infection as a possible cause. Treatment options may vary based on severity, so consulting your veterinarian is crucial for the best care.
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Abstract
Seven dogs diagnosed with enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) infection in association with acute gastroenteritis are described. Disease severity ranged from mild in adults to fatal disease in young dogs. Enteropathogenic E. coli infection should be considered as a possible differential diagnosis in dogs with diarrhea.
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