Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Viruses found in lungs of dogs with pneumonia in Mexico
By Damián, M et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·2005·Department of Pathology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Immunohistochemical detection of antigens of distemper, adenovirus and parainfluenza viruses in domestic dogs with pneumonia.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 35 dogs in Mexico that died from pneumonia was tested for three viruses: canine distemper virus (CDV), canine adenovirus (CAV), and canine parainfluenza virus (CpiV). The results showed that CDV was found in 77% of the cases, CAV in 57%, and CpiV in 51%. In some cases, more than one virus was present, indicating that these viruses can occur together in dogs with pneumonia. This study highlights the importance of using specific tests to diagnose respiratory diseases in dogs, which can help veterinarians provide better treatment options.
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Abstract
The lungs of 35 dogs that died in Mexico from acute or subacute pneumonia were examined immunohistochemically for canine distemper virus (CDV), canine adenovirus (CAV) and canine parainfluenza virus (CpiV), to determine their frequency and occurrence and possible associations. CDV was identified in 27 (77%) cases, CAV in 20 (57%) and CpiV in 18 (51%). The most frequent dual association was that between CDV and CpiV (five cases; 14%). All three viruses, however, were identified in the same lung in 10 cases. Immunolabelling occurred in alveolar macrophages, monocytes, pneumocytes, epithelial cells and syncytial cells. It was concluded that immunohistochemistry is a useful diagnostic tool in canine respiratory disease to complement histopathological examination.
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