Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with brain infection caused by middle and inner ear infection
By Spangler, E A & Dewey, C W·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·Texas A&M University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Meningoencephalitis secondary to bacterial otitis media/interna in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Beagle was brought in for signs of confusion and unsteady walking after having a severe ear infection. The veterinarian diagnosed the dog with meningoencephalitis, a serious brain inflammation caused by bacteria from the ear infection. Treatment included antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, which helped improve the dog's symptoms over time. The dog gradually regained normal behavior and mobility after receiving appropriate care.
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Abstract
Central nervous system (CNS) complications of bacterial otitis media/interna are an infrequent occurrence in human patients and have rarely been reported in the veterinary literature. Early recognition of CNS involvement and the use of appropriate diagnostic tests to characterize the nature of the lesion(s) are crucial in determining the best course of treatment. In this paper, the authors describe a dog with bacterial meningoencephalitis secondary to otitis media/interna.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10825096/