Bartonella species as a potential cause of epistaxis in dogs

J Clin Microbiol. 2005 May;43(5):2529-33. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.5.2529-2533.2005.

Abstract

Infection with a Bartonella species was implicated in three cases of epistaxis in dogs, based upon isolation, serology, or PCR amplification. These cases, in conjunction with previously published reports, support a potential role for Bartonella spp. as a cause of epistaxis in dogs and potentially in other animals, including humans.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bartonella Infections / diagnosis
  • Bartonella Infections / veterinary*
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA Primers
  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification
  • Dog Diseases / microbiology*
  • Dogs
  • Epistaxis / etiology
  • Epistaxis / microbiology
  • Epistaxis / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Male

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • DNA, Bacterial