Authors
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Michele A Miller
Stellenbosch University
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Sewellyn C Davey
Western Cape Veterinary Services
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Lesley S van Helden
Western Cape Veterinary Services
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Frank Kettner
Tygerberg Animal Hospital
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Sandy M Weltan
Vet Diagnostix Cape Town
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Rick Last
Vet Diagnostix Cape Town
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John D Grewar
Western Cape Veterinary Services
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Louise Botha
Stellenbosch University
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Paul D van Helden
Stellenbosch University
Abstract
This case report shows that Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) infection can cause clinical disease in domestic dogs, and should be considered as a differential diagnosis for gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions. A male dachshund presented with lethargy and pain. Enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes were found on abdominal ultrasound examination. Cytological examination of lymph node aspirates was consistent with granulomatous inflammation, which was culture-confirmed as MAP. Although we were unable to confirm the source of infection, the dog’s history included exposure to sheep in the Western Cape.
Author Biographies
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Michele A Miller, Stellenbosch University
DST NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Tuberculosis Research, South African Medical Research Council Centre for Tuberculosis Research, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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Sewellyn C Davey, Western Cape Veterinary Services
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Veterinary Services, South Africa
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Lesley S van Helden, Western Cape Veterinary Services
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Veterinary Services, South Africa
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Frank Kettner, Tygerberg Animal Hospital
Tygerberg Animal Hospital, Bellville, South Africa
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Sandy M Weltan, Vet Diagnostix Cape Town
Vet Diagnostix Cape Town, Bellville, South Africa
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Rick Last, Vet Diagnostix Cape Town
Vet Diagnostix Cape Town, Bellville, South Africa
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John D Grewar, Western Cape Veterinary Services
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Veterinary Services, South Africa
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Louise Botha, Stellenbosch University
DST NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Tuberculosis Research, South African Medical Research Council Centre for Tuberculosis Research, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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Paul D van Helden, Stellenbosch University
DST NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Tuberculosis Research, South African Medical Research
Council Centre for Tuberculosis Research, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
