An unusual case of rapidly forming severe oral lesions involving bacterial infection in a dog

Verbič, Urška Ravnik; Plavec, Tanja; Zdovc, Irena; Juntes, Polona; Nemec, Ana

doi:10.1515/acve-2017-0024

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“…Histopathological features of canine NF in the current study are consistent with histopathological changes observed in previous reports of canine NF as well as NF in humans and mice 1,2,4–7,34–37 . After reviewing the medical records and available histopathological samples, it was evident that for many cases that did not meet our inclusion criteria, the term ‘necrotizing fasciitis’ reflected a pathological morphological diagnosis and not NF, the actual clinical entity or disease.…”

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“…It is not clear if some of the same dogs were included in both of these reports. Other published case reports include both male and female dogs 1–4,6,7,10 . Although not statistically significant, intact animals were affected more frequently in the current study.…”

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“…In dogs, it is most commonly associated with B‐haemolytic Streptococcus canis , a member of group G Streptococcus . Other bacteria reported in association with canine NF include Staphylococcus pseudintermedius , Staphylococcus aureus , Pasteurella multocida , Escherichia coli and Serratia marcescens 1–7 …”

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Retrospective case series: Necrotising fasciitis in 23 dogs

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Veterinary Dermatology

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Background: Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a rare, rapidly progressive subcutaneous bacterial infection. Few studies have characterised NF in dogs. Hypothesis/objectives: To retrospectively describe clinical and laboratory findings, with treatments and outcomes, in dogs with NF. Animals: Twenty-three client-owned dogs treated at a veterinary teaching hospital between 1998 and 2021. Materials and Methods: Medical records and laboratory data from 23 dogs diagnosed with NF were reviewed. Results: Male dogs were significantly over-represented (p = 0.003). The most common presenting complaint was sudden lameness. Infection occurred in one or two limbs in 19 of 23 dogs, with right hindlimbs most often affected (13 of 23). Pitting oedema was evident in 14 of 23 dogs. Antibiotic and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were administered before presentation in nine and 13 of 23 dogs, respectively. Common clinicopathological abnormalities included hypoalbuminemia, hyponatremia, elevated liver enzymes, elevated creatine kinase, increased bands and lymphopenia. Streptococcus canis was isolated from 18 of 23 dogs. Histopathological features included acute necrosis and severe neutrophilic inflammation. Fifteen dogs were euthanised or died, while surgical intervention led to survival in eight of 23 dogs. Conclusions and clinical relevance: Dogs presenting for acute swelling of a limb with oedema should have the diagnosis of NF considered and early surgical intervention might increase survival.

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