Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Boxer puppy with leptospirosis and severe gallbladder infection
By Steil, D et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere·2014·Dr. Dorothee Steil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Leptospirosis with necro-haemorrhagic cholecystitis in a Boxer puppy].
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Plain-English summary
A Boxer puppy developed sudden gastrointestinal issues and was found to have leptospirosis, which caused kidney failure, liver damage, and jaundice. Despite being vaccinated, the puppy's condition worsened, leading to surgery to remove the gallbladder due to severe inflammation. Unfortunately, the surgery revealed a serious type of gallbladder infection. The puppy's recovery was uncertain after such a complicated illness, and ongoing veterinary care would be essential for monitoring.
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Abstract
A Boxer puppy from the island of Rügen, which was properly vaccinated according to its age, was presented with acute gastrointestinal symptoms. The presumptive diagnosis of leptospirosis with acute renal failure, hepatic damage, and jaundice was confirmed by seroconversion (increased titre to 1 : 800 in a non-vaccine serogroup 4 weeks after disease onset). Cholecystitis was diagnosed based on clinical symptoms and sonographic results. After an initial improvement, the puppy's condition deteriorated and cholecystectomy was performed. Histopathological diagnosis indicated a haemorrhagic necrotizing cholecystitis.
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