Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Recurrent diarrhea from Clostridium perfringens in 2 dogs
By Weese, J S et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2001·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Recurrent diarrhea associated with enterotoxigenic Clostridium perfringens in 2 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs were suffering from recurrent diarrhea caused by a bacteria called Clostridium perfringens. Their diarrhea improved with antibiotics, but it came back after stopping the medication. Testing showed the bacteria's toxin was present during their diarrhea but not when they were healthy. Both dogs eventually got better after a longer course of an antibiotic called cephalexin and changes to their diet.
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Abstract
Two dogs were diagnosed with enterotoxigenic Clostridium perfringens-associated diarrhea. Diarrhea was responsive to antimicrobial therapy, but recurred after treatment was ceased. Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin was present in feces during diarrheic episodes but not when feces were normal. Both dogs responded to a prolonged course of oral cephalexin and dietary modification.
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