Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with visceral leishmaniasis and monoclonal gammopathy explained
By Font, A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·1994·Hospital ARS VETERINARIA, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Monoclonal gammopathy in a dog with visceral leishmaniasis.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with visceral leishmaniasis, a disease caused by a parasite, and also had a rare condition called monoclonal gammopathy, which means there was an abnormal increase in a specific type of protein in the blood. This dog showed signs of illness after traveling to an area where leishmaniasis is common. The diagnosis was confirmed by finding the parasite in samples taken from the dog's bone marrow and lymph nodes. Treatment for leishmaniasis typically involves medications to fight the infection, and with proper care, many dogs can recover and manage their symptoms effectively.
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Abstract
One dog with visceral leishmaniasis associated with monoclonal gammopathy is described. Most dogs with visceral leishmaniasis present with hyperproteinemia due to a polyclonal gammopathy, but the possibility of monoclonal gammopathy must be considered. Because dogs accompany their owners when they travel, the diagnosis of leishmaniasis should be considered if an animal with monoclonal gammopathy has visited an area where the disease is endemic. The observation of Leishmania in the macrophages of a bone marrow, lymph node smear, or skin biopsy specimen is diagnostic.
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