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Frankie Easley1, Lindsay Taylor2, Edward B Breitschwerdt1,3
1Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University Raleigh NC USA.
Clinical Case Reports
|July 26, 2021
Summary
Bartonella bacteria can cause osteomyelitis, a bone infection, in humans and cats. This study suggests Bartonella should also be considered a potential cause of osteomyelitis in dogs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Osteomyelitis, a bone infection, is a significant concern in both human and veterinary medicine.
- While various bacterial agents are known to cause osteomyelitis, the role of Bartonella species in canine osteomyelitis remains under-documented.
Observation:
- Bartonella-associated osteomyelitis has been previously reported in humans and felines.
- This study highlights a gap in the current understanding of Bartonella's role in canine bone infections.
Findings:
- Infection with Bartonella species (spp.) is a recognized cause of osteomyelitis in humans and cats.
- To the authors' knowledge, Bartonella-associated osteomyelitis has not been previously described in the canine population.
Implications:
- Veterinarians should consider Bartonella as a potential causative agent when diagnosing osteomyelitis in dogs.
- Further research is warranted to investigate the prevalence and clinical significance of Bartonella infections in canine osteomyelitis.
