Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Heart infections linked to heart problems in dogs
By Tennant, Bryn·Published in Companion Animal·2019·Capital Diagnostics, SRUC Veterinary Services·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Small Animal Review
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with heart problems, including abnormal heart rhythms, were found to have higher levels of certain germs (viruses, bacteria, and protozoa) compared to healthy dogs. This suggests that these germs might be linked to the development of heart diseases in dogs. If your dog is experiencing heart issues, it may be worth discussing these findings with your veterinarian to explore potential underlying infections and appropriate treatments.
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Abstract
Summary: Dogs with unexplained myocardial and rhythm disturbances show a significantly higher prevalence of nucleic acids from selected cardiotropic pathogens (virus, bacteria and protozoa) than in control dogs, indicating a possible association between these pathogens and the development of certain cardiac diseases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2019.0063