Abstract
About 6 years old, male Labrador retriever was presented for 10 days long weakness and fatigue. After diagnostic examinations, a preliminary diagnosis of Leptospirosis was suggested. Cardiologist consultation was advised. At admission, the dog was depressed, the visible mucosa was pale and capillary refilling time was slowed. Weak systolic murmur and rhythm disturbances were auscultated. Thoracic radiography revealed the accented bronchial pattern and non-significant peribronchial opacity. Cardiac silhouette stayed within normal limits. Two-dimensional echocardiography showed mild hypertrophy of left ventricular walls, with wall segments hypokinesia. The chambers were not dilated, there was no evidence of valves damage. Systolic function was preserved. Electrocardiography showed several sinus complexes and paroxysms of ventricular tachycardia up to 30-40 beats. Myocarditis was suspected and Bartonellosis (Bart. vinsonii&henselae), Borreliosis (Bor. burgdorferi), Troponin I tests were recommended. Amiodarone, ramipril, doxycycline, ampicillin and prednisone were prescribed and an endomyocardial biopsy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed severe myocardial degeneration and inflammatory cells infiltration. Based on positive tissue PCR Leptospirosis test and histopathology findings, excluding other possible infection, resulting in myocardium inflammation, the diagnosis of immune-mediated secondary myocarditis was made.
Highlights
Case ReportAbout 6 years old, unvaccinated non-spared male Labrador retriever was presented to the veterinary hospital with clinical signs of 10 days long weakness and fatigue
Dogs could be presented with icterus, hepatic failure, dyspnea due to leptospiral pulmonary hemorrhage syndrome (Kohn et al, 2010; Goldstein et al, 2006)
Coagulation dysfunction can occur with petechial hemorrhages
Summary
Case ReportAbout 6 years old, unvaccinated non-spared male Labrador retriever was presented to the veterinary hospital with clinical signs of 10 days long weakness and fatigue. The patient was sent for blood (CBC and biochemistry profiles), urine analysis and observing radio- and ultrasonography were performed. Clinical blood examination showed raised PCV (71,1%; reference data 35%-55%), slightly increased RBC (8,9*1012/l; reference data 5.5-8.5*1012/l) and high hemoglobin concentrations (208 g/l; reference data 120180 g/l) while leucocytes were in normal limits (12*109/l; reference data 7-17*109/) with non-significant neutrophilia (74% in leukogram, but the absolute count was unchanged).
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