Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Infectious canine hepatitis outbreak in 4 Swiss dogs with vomiting
By Müller, C et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2010·Klinik fü·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Infectious canine hepatitis in 4 dogs in Switzerland].
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs in Switzerland showed signs of illness, including lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and weakness. Unfortunately, three of the dogs died after being diagnosed with infectious canine hepatitis, a serious viral infection. The surviving dog was diagnosed through tests that detected the virus in its blood and other bodily fluids. While the disease is rare due to widespread vaccination, it can still occur, so it's important for pet owners to be aware of these symptoms and consult their veterinarian if they notice them in their dogs.
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Abstract
Infectious canine hepatitis in 4 Dogs in Switzerland. Four dogs presented with nonspecific symptoms of lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and weakness. Laboratory results were consistent with hepatopathy and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Three dogs died, one survived. In the three deceased dogs, a diagnosis of infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) was made based on histological findings and positive immunhistochemistry results for canine adenovirus-1 (CAV-1). In the surviving dog, an antemortem diagnosis of ICH was determined via positive polymerase chain reaction results from blood, occular, nasal and preputial discharge as well as from urine. Since the introduction of widespread vaccination, the incidence of CAV-1 infection in dogs is low. However, the disease has not been eradicated and should be considered when clinical signs consistent with ICH are present.
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