Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with septic belly infection from Anaerobiospirillum bacteria
By Courtman, Natalie F.·Published in Veterinary Clinical Pathology·2016·University of Melbourne Werribee Vic. Australia, Australia·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Septic peritonitis in a dog caused by Anaerobiospirillum succiniproducens
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with septic peritonitis, a serious abdominal infection, caused by a bacteria called Anaerobiospirillum succiniproducens. The dog showed signs of illness, but the exact source of the infection was not identified, though it was thought to come from the gastrointestinal tract. The infection led to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen that resembled cancer when examined. Treatment details were not provided, but septic peritonitis typically requires urgent medical attention and may involve surgery and antibiotics.
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Abstract
AbstractThis is the first reported case of septic peritonitis caused by Anaerobiospirillum succiniproducens in a dog. The infection was associated with marked exfoliation of reactive mesothelial cells into the abdominal fluid mimicking neoplasia. The source of the infection was not determined but was presumed to be of gastrointestinal origin as A succiniproducens is part of the normal gastrointestinal flora of dogs. Anaerobiospirillum spp. have been previously reported as causing diarrhea and bacteremia in people, particularly if immunocompromised; however, there were no indicators for a compromised immune system in this dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.12342