Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Leptospirosis found after death in two young male dogs
By Peperkamp, N H M T et al.·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·2007·Veterinair patholoog·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Post-mortem diagnosis of leptospirosis in two dogs].
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino and a 7-week-old male Foxhound puppy both died from leptospirosis, a serious bacterial infection. Before they passed away, they showed symptoms mainly affecting their stomach and intestines. The infection was confirmed through blood tests and tissue analysis after their deaths. Unfortunately, both dogs could not be saved, highlighting the importance of recognizing the signs of leptospirosis early.
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Abstract
Leptospirosis was diagnosed post-mortem in a 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino and a 7-week-old male Foxhound puppy. The two cases were unrelated. Clinical symptoms were mainly confined to the gastro-intestinal tract. Pathological lesions were suggestive of acute leptospirosis. Leptospires infection was confirmed by serological (indirect IgM/Ig6 ELISA and MAT) and immunohistochemical techniques.
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