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, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Septic peritonitis in a dog caused by Anaerobiospirillum succiniproducens.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with septic peritonitis, a serious abdominal infection, caused by a bacteria called Anaerobiospirillum succiniproducens. The infection led to a significant buildup of abnormal cells in the abdominal fluid, which can sometimes look like cancer. Although the exact source of the infection wasn't found, it was likely related to the dog's gut since this bacteria is normally present there. Thankfully, the dog received treatment, and while the abstract doesn't specify the outcome, prompt veterinary care is crucial for recovery in such cases.
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Abstract
This 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 PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26961221/