Clinical investigation and management of Brucella suis seropositive dogs: A longitudinal case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis in dogs caused by Brucella suis is an emerging zoonotic disease.

Objectives

To document clinical characteristics, serology, microbiology, and clinical response to treatment in B. suis-seropositive dogs.

Animals

Longitudinal study of 27 privately-owned dogs. Dogs that tested positive by serology, culture, or real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) were included in the study.

Methods

Clinical (physical examination and imaging) and laboratory (serology, hematology, serum biochemistry, and qPCR or culture) assessments were made at baseline and after approximately 3, 6, 12, and 18 months.

Results

Dogs were followed for 10 895 dog days, with 17/27 dogs completing the 18-month follow-up. Ten dogs had signs consistent with brucellosis b

SUBMITTER: Kneipp CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10229326 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature