Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with eye inflammation and gallbladder infection from leptospirosis
By Gallagher, Alexander·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Leptospirosis in a dog with uveitis and presumed cholecystitis.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old male Australian shepherd was brought to the vet because his eye color changed suddenly, and he was very tired and not eating. The vet diagnosed him with uveitis (inflammation of the eye), kidney failure, and suspected gallbladder inflammation. They suspected leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, and treated him with antibiotics and supportive care. Thankfully, he made a full recovery, and tests later confirmed he had leptospirosis.
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Abstract
A 7 yr old castrated male Australian shepherd dog was examined for acute change in iris color, lethargy, and anorexia. Uveitis, acute renal failure, and presumed cholecystitis were diagnosed. Based on clinical findings, leptosporosis was suspected, and the dog was treated with antibiotics and supportive care. The dog made a complete recovery, and leptospirosis was confirmed on convalescent titers. Due to the zoonotic potential, leptospirosis should be considered in cases of uveitis, as well as possible cholecystitis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22058365/