Lead poisoning and canine distemper |
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| Authors: | A N HAMIR J S WILKINSON P D HANDSON |
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| Institution: | Veterinary Clinical Centre, University of Melbourne, Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria, 3030, Australia;*Agricultural Chemistry Laboratories, Department of Agriculture, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Clinical signs of lead poisoning are rather nonspecific and have often been confused with those of canine distemper. Described is a case of canine distemper which on clinical examination, haematology and biochemical test (U-ALA) indicated intoxication with lead. The case demonstrates the value of taking blood samples for the purpose of estimation of lead level in suspect cases of lead poisoning. |
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