Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with fever of unknown cause found to have retropharyngeal abscess
By Borkowski, Emma A·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retropharyngeal abscess with carotid involvement presenting as fever of undetermined origin in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A young dog was brought in with severe tiredness and a fever that lasted for two days, but initial treatments didn't help. After further investigation, it was discovered that the dog had a retropharyngeal abscess (an infection in the throat area) that had started to affect the carotid artery. This situation emphasizes how difficult it can be to find the cause of unexplained fevers in dogs and the importance of careful monitoring. Prompt treatment was necessary to address the serious condition.
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Abstract
A young dog was presented with lethargy and pyrexia of 2 days duration, not responding to empirical treatment. Thorough diagnostic investigation failed to determine the cause. A retropharyngeal abscess became apparent when it eroded into the carotid artery 2 days later. This case highlights the challenging nature of fever of undetermined origin (FUO) and the value of close monitoring for diagnosis and prompt intervention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25477551/