Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tyzzer's disease causing severe organ damage in a wolf-dog puppy
By Young, J K et al.·Published in Veterinary pathology·1995·Department of Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Naturally occurring Tyzzer's disease in a puppy.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A wolf-dog hybrid puppy was diagnosed with Tyzzer's disease, which is caused by a bacterial infection. The puppy showed severe symptoms affecting multiple organs, including the heart and liver, leading to serious health issues. Unfortunately, the puppy's condition was quite severe, and it did not recover. This case highlights the potential severity of Tyzzer's disease in dogs, which can lead to widespread organ damage.
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Abstract
A naturally occurring case of Tyzzer's disease due to infection with Bacillus piliformis in a wolf-dog hybrid resulted in widely disseminated lesions, including severe myocarditis, hepatitis, enterocolitis, intestinal leiomyositis, and adrenal cortical adenitis. Previously reported lesions for canine Tyzzer's disease have been limited to hepatic necrosis and a necrotizing enterocolitis.
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