Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with leishmanial polyarthritis diagnosed after moving from Spain
By McConkey, Sandra E et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2002·Department of Pathology and Microbiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Leishmanial polyarthritis in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog adopted as a stray in Spain was brought to Canada and later showed signs of joint pain and swelling, a condition known as polyarthritis. Tests revealed a specific type of infection caused by leishmanial organisms, which can affect the joints. Treatment for this condition typically involves medications to manage the infection and reduce inflammation. With appropriate care, the dog can improve and regain mobility.
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Abstract
A dog adopted as a stray in Spain and then brought to Canada 4 years prior to presentation was evaluated for polyarthritis. An electrophoresis showed a marked polyclonal gammopathy and synovial smears contained leishmanial organisms within macrophages.
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