Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urinary tract infections from Mycoplasma canis in dogs and treatment
By Ulgen, M et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2006·Department of Microbiology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Urinary tract infections due to Mycoplasma canis in dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with urinary tract symptoms, such as frequent urination and discomfort, were tested for infections. Researchers found that four out of 100 dogs had a specific bacteria called Mycoplasma canis in their urine. All affected dogs were treated with a combination of antibiotics (enrofloxacin), a diuretic (furosemide), and supportive care like fluids. After treatment, all the dogs showed significant improvement in their symptoms and overall health.
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Abstract
Urine samples were obtained from 100 dogs with symptoms of lower urinary tract disease by cystocentesis and were examined for mycoplasmas. Urinalysis, haematological and biochemical analyses were also performed. Bacteria were isolated from urine in 41 of 100 dogs; Mycoplasma canis was isolated from four of 100 (4%) urine samples and three were pure culture. Selective mycoplasma media were used for isolation. In growth inhibition test, propagation of the four M. canis isolates was inhibited by their specific hyperimmune sera and there was no cross reactivity between isolates and hyperimmune sera of other mycoplasmas. Dogs in which M. canis was isolated were azotemic. All dogs were treated with enrofloxacin, furosemide, and supportive therapy (fluid therapy, ascorbic acid). In all animals, clinical improvements were observed after treatment.
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