Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fever and Rickettsia conorii infection in Sicilian Yorkshire terriers
By Solano-Gallego, Laia et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2006·Clinica e Laboratorio Veterinario Privato "San Marco, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Febrile illness associated with Rickettsia conorii infection in dogs from Sicily.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Three male Yorkshire terriers from Sicily were diagnosed with a fever caused by a bacterial infection known as Rickettsia conorii. The dogs showed signs of illness, including high fever, and tests confirmed the presence of the bacteria. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, which can help manage the infection and reduce fever. With prompt veterinary care, these dogs can recover and return to their normal health.
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Abstract
We report serologic and molecular evidence of acute, febrile illness associated with Rickettsia conorii in 3 male Yorkshire terriers from Sicily (Italy).
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