Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with prostatitis and diarrhea after flea-borne Bartonella
By Balakrishnan, Nandhakumar et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2014·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prostatitis, steatitis, and diarrhea in a dog following presumptive flea-borne transmission of Bartonella henselae.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog developed diarrhea, inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis), and fat inflammation (steatitis) after a flea infestation. The vet performed a series of tests and treatments, including medical and surgical interventions, to diagnose and treat the condition. After thorough care, the dog made a full recovery and returned to normal health.
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Abstract
Bartonella henselae is increasingly associated with a variety of pathological entities, which are often similar in dogs and human patients. Following an acute flea infestation, a dog developed an unusual clinical presentation for canine bartonellosis. Comprehensive medical, microbiological, and surgical interventions were required for diagnosis and to achieve a full recovery.
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