A Crawford
Is there a link between bacteriuria and a reversible encephalopathy in dogs and cats?
Crawford, A
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Abstract
Bacteriuria has been associated with abnormal neurological status in humans, particularly the geriatric population. In this report, we review 11 cases (7 dogs and 4 cats) that support an association between bacteriuria and abnormal neurological status in veterinary medicine. The included cases presented with neurological deficits consistent with a diffuse forebrain ± brainstem localisation, in which structural brain disease was excluded with magnetic resonance imaging of the head and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, but in which urine bacteriological culture was positive, and neurological deficits improved or resolved with initiation of antibiosis ± fluid therapy and levetiracetam. While further studies are needed to definitively confirm or refute the link between bacteriuria and a reversible encephalopathy, urine bacteriological culture should be considered in veterinary patients presented with an acute onset forebrain (± brainstem) neuro-anatomical localisation, even in the absence of clinical signs of lower urinary tract inflammation.
Citation
Crawford, A. (2020). Is there a link between bacteriuria and a reversible encephalopathy in dogs and cats?. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13178
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
Publication Date | Aug 2, 2020 |
Deposit Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
Publicly Available Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
Journal | Journal of Small Animal Practice |
Print ISSN | 0022-4510 |
Electronic ISSN | 1748-5827 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13178 |
Public URL | https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1376429 |
Publisher URL | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17485827 |
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