Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Flavobacterium breve causing meningitis in a dog
By Haburjak, J J & Schubert, T A·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1997·Old River Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Flavobacterium breve meningitis in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with meningitis after a sample of its cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) showed a significant presence of a bacteria called Flavobacterium breve, which had not been previously linked to illness in dogs. The dog likely exhibited symptoms such as lethargy, fever, or neurological issues. Treatment details are not provided, but typically, meningitis in dogs may involve antibiotics and supportive care. It's important for pet owners to be aware of unusual infections that can affect their pets.
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Abstract
An unusual, gram-negative rod was isolated in significant numbers (4+) from the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of a dog. This isolate, Flavobacterium breve, has not been identified previously as a pathogen in the dog. The case and the characteristics of the organism are described.
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