Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with gangrenous mastitis and low platelets from Staph infection
By Hasegawa, T et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·1993·Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Platelet abnormalities in a dog suffering from gangrenous mastitis by Staphylococcus aureus infection.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female beagle was brought to the vet with swollen mammary glands after having trouble giving birth. She was diagnosed with a severe infection called gangrenous mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Blood tests showed high white blood cell counts and low platelet counts, indicating a serious condition. After treatment, her blood counts returned to normal, and her overall health improved. This case highlights how monitoring blood cell levels can help assess the severity of infections in dogs.
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Abstract
Severe gangrenous mastitis due to Staphylococcus aureus infection was diagnosed in a 7 year-old intact female beagle which was presented with swelling of mammary glands after dystocia. Leukocytosis (25,200-48,600/microliters), decreased platelets (107,000-179,000/microliters), and abnormal platelet pattern continued during the critical condition. Consistent with platelet pattern, large platelets were observed in the blood smear. The number of leukocytes and platelets rapidly returned to normal during treatment, and the platelet pattern was also restored. The number and pattern of platelet may provide a clue for the evaluation of the clinical condition and/or severity of the lesions in the dog with mastitis.
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