A pseudorabies outbreak in hunting dogs in Campania region (Italy): a case presentation and epidemiological survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pseudorabies is an infection of domestic and wild pigs that has occasionally been reported in dogs with fatal encephalitis. Hunting dogs are predisposed to pseudorabies exposure due to incorrect practices (administration of raw infected meat) or close contact with infected wild boars. This study described an outbreak of pseudorabies in two hunting dogs in the Campania region, southern Italy.

Case presentation

Two hunting dogs were hospitalized after a hunting trip, with fever, itching, and self-inflicted lesions. Laboratory tests showed mild anemia and marked leukocytosis. Despite conservative therapy, both animals died 48 h after the presentation of symptoms. One of the carcasses was sent to the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production in Naples to

SUBMITTER: Ferrara G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11256590 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature