Paratuberculosis in a domestic dog in South Africa
Date
2017
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AOSIS Publishing
Abstract
This case report shows that Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection can
cause clinical disease in domestic dogs, and should be considered as a differential diagnosis
for gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions. A male dachshund presented with lethargy and
pain. Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes were found on abdominal ultrasound examination.
Cytological examination of lymph node aspirates was consistent with granulomatous
inflammation, which was culture-confirmed as MAP. Although we were unable to confirm the
source of infection, the dog’s history included exposure to sheep in the Western Cape.
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CITATION: Miller, M. A., et al. 2017. Paratuberculosis in a domestic dog in South Africa. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 88:a1441, doi:10.4102/jsava.v88i0.1441.
The original publication is available at https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava
The original publication is available at https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava
Keywords
Domestic dogs, Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis -- Diagnosis, Paratuberculosis -- Diagnosis, Tuberculosis in dogs, Dogs -- Diseases -- Diagnosis
Citation
Miller, M. A., et al. 2017. Paratuberculosis in a domestic dog in South Africa. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 88:a1441, doi:10.4102/jsava.v88i0.1441