Canine melioidosis. Clinical observations in three military dogs in Vietnam
Moe, J.B.; Stedham, M.A.; Jennings, P.B.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 21(3): 351-355
1972
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9637 PMID: 5025621 Document Number: 47776
Fever, myalgia, dermal abscesses, and epididymitis were the most significant clinical signs. Diagnosis was confirmed by cultural findings in two and by significant rise in haemagglutination titre in all three dogs. Pseudomonas pseudomallei was isolated from venous blood, dermal abscesses, and an epididymal biopsy. All isolates were similar in sensitivity to antibacterial drugs. Two of the dogs survived after prolonged courses of treatment. Tetracycline administered at high dosage levels appeared to be the treatment of choice.