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Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease.
Krystle L Reagan1, Jane E Sykes1
1Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis, 1 Garrod Drive, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|December 10, 2019
Summary
Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is a contagious syndrome caused by various pathogens. Diagnosis can be challenging due to coinfections and subclinical cases, requiring specific tests for accurate identification.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Canine Health
Background:
- Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is a prevalent syndrome in dogs.
- It involves multiple bacterial and viral pathogens, often leading to coinfections.
- Clinical signs range from mild to severe, impacting canine welfare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the complexities of diagnosing Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC).
- To highlight the challenges in identifying specific etiologic agents.
- To emphasize the importance of diagnostic testing in CIRDC cases.
Main Methods:
- Clinical diagnosis relies on patient history and physical examination.
- Etiologic agent identification necessitates specific diagnostic tests.
- Interpretation of results is complicated by subclinical infections.
Main Results:
- CIRDC is caused by a variety of contagious pathogens.
- Coinfections are common, complicating disease presentation.
- Subclinical infections can interfere with accurate diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of CIRDC requires specific laboratory tests beyond clinical signs.
- Understanding pathogen prevalence and diagnostic limitations is crucial for effective management.
- Further research may improve diagnostic accuracy for canine respiratory diseases.
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