Investigation of the Role of Campylobacter Infection in Suspected Acute Polyradiculoneuritis in Dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute polyradiculoneuritis (APN) is an immune-mediated peripheral nerve disorder in dogs that shares many similarities with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in humans, in which the bacterial pathogen Campylobacter spp. now is considered to be a major triggering agent. Little information is available concerning the relationship between APN and Campylobacter spp. in dogs.

Hypothesis/objectives

To estimate the association between Campylobacter spp. infection and APN. Associations with additional potential risk factors also were investigated, particularly consumption of raw chicken.

Animals

Twenty-seven client-owned dogs suffering from suspected APN and 47 healthy dogs, client-owned or owned by staff members.

Methods

Case-control study with incidence densit

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Anton L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5787210 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature