Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Stomach and duodenum tissue damage in dogs with suspected E. coli
By Olan Rahayu Puji Astuti Nussa et al.·Published in International Journal of Tropical Veterinary and Biomedical Research·2023·Laboratory of Veterinary Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Wijaya Kusuma Surabaya, Surabaya 60225, Indonesia, ID·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Histopathological Lesions in Gastric and Duodenum Organs in Dogs (Canis familaris) Suspected of Escherichia coli Infection
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Plain-English summary
A 1.5-month-old male puppy was found to have severe gastrointestinal issues, specifically gastroenteritis, likely caused by an E. coli infection. The puppy lived in a dirty environment, had never been vaccinated, and had not been dewormed, which likely contributed to its health problems. Unfortunately, despite the examination and identification of the bacteria, the puppy was euthanized due to the severity of its condition. This case highlights the importance of proper hygiene and vaccinations in preventing infections in young dogs.
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Abstract
It is widely known that Escherichia coli (E. coli) can infect the gastrointestinal tract of various animals and damage some tissue organs. Through histopathological examination of the gastric and duodenal organs can provide valuable information relating to how the E. coli infection impacts the animal. On February 6th, 2023, euthanasia and necropsy of a dog belonging to Mr. Kamo Agil were carried out, which is located at Jl. Meyjend Sungkono, Gresik. Anamnesa is known to be a male dog, age ±1.5 months, body weight 0.6 kg. One kennel is filled with 9 dogs, dirty cage, in the house is not unused, damp and close to the warehouse area and furniture office. The dog has never been vaccinated and has not been dewormed. Temporary diagnosis of dogs with colibacillosis. Examination of pathology is carried out macroscopically and microscopically. Microbiological examination with isolation of escherichia coli bacteria and eosin methylene blue agar media. Followed by Gram staining and biochemical tests. The results of anatomical pathology examination showed that the dog had gastroenteritis. The results of microbiological examination showed that isolated and identified escherichia coli from duodenal organs. Based on the results of examinations showed that the dog had gastroenteritis caused by caused by escherichia coli infection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.21157/ijtvbr.v8i1.32191