Direct detection of Ehrlichia canis by PCR in the conjunctiva of a dog with bilateral anterior uveitis.
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd
; 154(4): 149-52, 2012 Apr.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22563611
ABSTRACT
The following report describes the direct detection of Ehrlichia canis by real-time PCR in the conjunctiva of a 1-year-old female Maltese dog. After being imported from Brazil, the dog was presented because of anorexia, dehydration, fever, and palpable mandibular lymph nodes. A few days later, the dog developed bilateral blepharospasm, photophobia and anterior uveitis. Monocytic ehrlichia was diagnosed by a positive PCR result and the detection of IgM and IgG antibodies. Because of the massive uveitis a conjunctival sample was taken with a cytobrush, which also tested positive for Ehrlichia canis DNA by real-time PCR. Only one week after starting treatment with systemic doxycycline and local anti-inflammatory and cyclopalgic therapy the dog recovered from systemic and eye diseases. After therapy the follow-up examination revealed a full remission of clinical and hematological parameters and negative PCR result.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Uveitis, Anterior
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Ehrlichiosis
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Ehrlichia canis
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Dog Diseases
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article