Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lyme disease signs and treatment in Bernese Mountain Dogs
By Adaszek, Ł et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2022·Department of Epizootiology and Clinic of Infectious Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lyme disease in Bernese Mountain Dogs. Is it a real problem?
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Plain-English summary
A Bernese Mountain Dog can develop Lyme disease, which is caused by a tick-borne bacteria and may lead to symptoms like fever, limping, and joint pain. While many dogs test positive for the bacteria without showing symptoms, early treatment with antibiotics like doxycycline or amoxicillin for four weeks can help prevent more serious issues. Regular tick control measures, such as repellents and vaccines, are also effective in reducing the risk of infection. If you notice any signs of illness in your dog, it's important to consult your veterinarian for testing and treatment options.
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Abstract
Borreliosis is the most frequently diagnosed tick-borne disease caused by spirochete bacteria belonging to the genus Borreliae - Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto (s.s.), Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii. Clinical manifestations in dogs include fever, lameness, polyarthritis and glomerulonephritis. Diagnosis is mainly serological and is based on an immunoenzymatic test followed by a Western blot confirmatory test. Early treatment with antibiotics such as doxycycline or amoxicillin, for four weeks, usually reduces the risk of chronic disease. Tick control, including tick repellents, is highly reliable in preventing transmission. Vaccines are available to reduce transmission and the clinical manifestations of infection in dogs. Bernese Mountain Dogs are a breed that often test positive for antibodies against B. burgdorferi without showing any clinical symptoms of the disease. Quantitative determination of the immunoglobulin level for spirochetes has indicated that Bernese Mountain Dogs may have an increased susceptibility to Borrelia spp. infections of a hereditary nature.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36649090/