Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Helicobacter spp. in the saliva, stomach, duodenum and faeces of colony dogs.
- Journal:
- Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Ekman, E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This study looked at a type of bacteria called Helicobacter spp. in dogs, specifically in their saliva, stomach, small intestine (duodenum), and feces. Researchers found that Helicobacter canis was the most common type present in the saliva and feces of the dogs tested. They also noted that all the dogs had multiple types of these bacteria at the same time. However, there was no link found between the presence of these bacteria and any noticeable changes in the stomach or small intestine. This research is significant because it is the first to examine these bacteria in detail across different parts of a dog's digestive system.
Abstract
The role of Helicobacter spp. infection in canine gastrointestinal disease is unclear and routes of transmission are of epidemiological and zoonotic importance. The aim of this study was to identify Helicobacter spp. in the saliva, stomach, duodenum and faeces of dogs using a multiplex PCR, and to evaluate any attendant histopathological changes. Helicobacter canis was the most common species detected in saliva and faeces and no correlation between the presence of Helicobacter spp. and histopathological changes in either the stomach or duodenum was observed. All dogs examined were co-infected with up to four species of the organism. This is the first time these bacteria have been studied at species level at multiple sites within the canine alimentary tract.
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