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. 1983 Aug;24(8):249–252.

Discospondylitis and Orchitis Associated with High Brucella Titre in a Dog

G I Anderson, A G Binnington
PMCID: PMC1790393  PMID: 17422294

Abstract

A case of discospondylitis and orchitis associated with high Brucella titre in a dog is presented. Clinical signs included intermittent pain, poor appetite and a decreased level of physical activity. Radiographic evidence of discospondylitis was found. Histopathological findings on the testes are included. Treatment regime and clinical progress are given. Diagnosis and treatment of B. canis are described and a brief review of the treatment of discospondylitis is presented.

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