Orchitis and balanoposthitis in a dog with Leptospira interrogans serovar Canicola in Southern California. Issue 3 (10th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bonaparte, Ashtri; Page, Caroline; Beeler, Emily
• Is Part Of: Veterinary record case reports. Volume 6:Issue 3(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-08-10
• Subjects: internal medicine -- leptospira -- infectious diseases -- dogs -- zoonoses -- small animals; Veterinary medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2017-000463
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-6121

Abstract

Abstract : Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria Leptospira. It can infect multiple species of mammals, including humans, dogs, rats, mice, raccoons, skunks, opossums, cows and pigs. Once infected, mammals may present with a variety of clinical manifestations. While the classical presentation of the disease is easily recognised by experienced clinicians practising in endemic regions, atypical systemic manifestations can be missed. In this case report, we describe the atypical manifestations of orchitis and balanoposthitis in a five‐year‐old male intact dog from Los Angeles County, California with confirmed leptospirosis. The dog was infected with serovar Canicola, which is uncommon for this region. Awareness of these atypical manifestations would hopefully guide clinicians towards early diagnosis.