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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Flavobacterium breve meningitis in a dog.

Journal:
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
Year:
1997
Authors:
Haburjak, J J & Schubert, T A
Affiliation:
Old River Veterinary Hospital · United States
Species:
dog

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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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9358418/