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- A case of panuveitis in an 8-year-old Jack Russell Terrier was linked to leptospiral infection, showing symptoms like mild hyphema and retinal detachments in both eyes.
- Serum testing indicated high titers for Leptospira canicola and lower levels for Leptospira icterohemorrhagiae, confirming the infection.
- Following medical treatment, the dog's vision improved significantly, and subsequent testing showed decreased antibody levels, highlighting both the prevalence of leptospirosis and challenges in diagnosis and treatment options.
Article Abstract
A case of panuveitis as a result of leptospiral infection in an 8-year-old Jack Russell Terrier is reported. Mild hyphema, aqueous flare, and partial serous retinal detachments were noted in both eyes on initial ophthalmic examination. The serum microscopic agglutination testing for Leptospira serovarieties revealed titers of 1 : 12 800 for Leptospira canicola and 1 : 200 for Leptospira icterohemorrhagiae. With medical therapy, the panuveitis resolved and functional vision was regained. Four weeks after the initial presentation, convalescent titers were 1 : 200 for L. canicola and 1 : 100 for L. icterohemorrhagiae. The incidence of leptospirosis, along with difficulties diagnosing, and current medical therapies for this disease are also discussed.
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