Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with paratuberculosis infection causing gut inflammation in South
By Miller, Michele A et al.·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2017·Stellenbosch University. miller@sun.ac.za.·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Paratuberculosis in a domestic dog in South Africa.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A male dachshund was brought in with symptoms of lethargy and abdominal pain. An ultrasound revealed enlarged lymph nodes, and tests showed he had an infection caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), which can lead to gastrointestinal issues. While the exact source of the infection wasn't determined, the dog had been around sheep prior to becoming ill. Treatment details weren't specified, but recognizing this infection is important for managing similar cases in dogs.
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Abstract
This case report shows that Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection can cause clinical disease in domestic dogs, and should be considered as a differential diagnosis for gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions. A male dachshund presented with lethargy and pain. Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes were found on abdominal ultrasound examination. Cytological examination of lymph node aspirates was consistent with granulomatous inflammation, which was culture-confirmed as MAP. Although we were unable to confirm the source of infection, the dog's history included exposure to sheep in the Western Cape.
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