Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hendra virus infection found in Australian dog in 2013
By Kirkland, Peter D et al.·Published in Emerging infectious diseases·2015·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hendra Virus Infection in Dog, Australia, 2013.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog in Australia was found to have Hendra virus infection after being in contact with an infected horse. The dog showed signs of illness, and tests revealed the virus in its kidneys, brain, lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. This case highlights the importance of keeping dogs away from horses that may carry the virus to prevent serious health risks. Unfortunately, the abstract does not provide details about the dog's treatment or recovery.
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Abstract
Hendra virus occasionally causes severe disease in horses and humans. In Australia in 2013, infection was detected in a dog that had been in contact with an infected horse. Abnormalities and viral RNA were found in the dog's kidney, brain, lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Dogs should be kept away from infected horses.
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