Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bacterial infections that cause tonsillitis in dogs
By B. Al-Mufti·Published in Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences·2014·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq, IQ
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Original publication title: Isolation of the bacterial causes of tonsillitis in dogs
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with tonsillitis, which can cause symptoms like difficulty swallowing and sore throat, were examined to find out what bacteria were causing their illness. The study found several types of bacteria responsible for tonsillitis, including E. coli and various strains of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Identifying these bacteria can help veterinarians choose the right treatment, such as antibiotics, to help the dogs recover.
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Abstract
The study was performed to identify the bacterial causes of tonsillitis in dogs. Twelve clinical cases of dogs (5 males and 7 females) of different ages and breeds were observed. Tonsils swabs were taken from all the dogs, then cultured on different agars and bacterial smears prepared from all cultures and Gram stains were done. The study confirmed that the most bacterial causes of tonsillitis in dogs were Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus intermedius, Staphylococcus albus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Klebsiella spp. and Pasteurella spp.
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