Uveitis associated with Ehrlichia platys infection in a dog

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1986 Oct 15;189(8):916-7.

Abstract

Bilateral anterior uveitis, nonregenerative anemia, and thrombocytopenia were found in a 9-month-old Chow Chow infected with Ehrlichia platys. Diagnosis was based on the finding of basophilic inclusions in platelets and an E platys antibody titer. The dog was treated orally with tetracycline, topically with antibiotic/corticosteroid, and topically with a mydriatic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Platelets / microbiology
  • Dog Diseases* / blood
  • Dogs
  • Ehrlichia
  • Male
  • Rickettsiaceae Infections / blood
  • Rickettsiaceae Infections / veterinary*
  • Thrombocytopenia / blood
  • Thrombocytopenia / veterinary*
  • Uveitis / etiology
  • Uveitis / veterinary*