Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with discospondylitis from Bordetella infection seen on MRI
By Cherubini, G B et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2004·The Royal Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: MRI findings in a dog with discospondylitis caused by Bordetella species.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for back pain and difficulty walking, showing signs that suggested a serious spinal infection called discospondylitis. The veterinarian used an MRI to look at the dog's spine, which revealed changes consistent with this condition. A biopsy confirmed that the infection was caused by Bordetella species, a type of bacteria not previously reported to cause this issue in dogs. With the right diagnosis, the dog can receive appropriate treatment to help manage the infection and alleviate pain.
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Abstract
A case of discospondylitis in a dog secondary to Bordetella species, diagnosed early with the assistance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is reported. The history and clinical signs were suggestive of possible discospondylitis. MRI identified changes and allowed a presumptive diagnosis of discospondylitis, which was subsequently confirmed by bacterial culture of biopsy material. Discospondylitis associated with Bordetella species infection has not, to the authors' knowledge, been previously reported in the dog.
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