Ehrlichiosis and polyarthritis in three dogs |
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Authors: | R L Cowell R D Tyler K D Clinkenbeard J H Meinkoth |
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Institution: | Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078. |
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Abstract: | Three dogs admitted for evaluation of lameness were determined to be infected with a neutrophilic strain of Ehrlichia. Ehrlichia morulae were detected in low numbers in both synovial fluid and blood neutrophils. The dogs had rapid clinical improvement after appropriate antibiotic therapy. A diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis easily could have been missed if morulae had not been identified. Ehrlichiosis should be considered in acutely lame dogs residing in areas enzootic for ehrlichiosis. A careful search for Ehrlichia morulae within synovial fluid and blood neutrophils should be performed. An E canis titer determination also may be helpful. |
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