Neutrophil phagocyte dysfunction in a weimaraner with recurrent infections

J Small Anim Pract. 1995 Mar;36(3):128-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1995.tb02857.x.

Abstract

A five-and-a-half-month-old male weimaraner with severe recurrent bacterial infections was assessed for immunocompetence. Results revealed a low serum immunoglobulin G concentration and defective neutrophil phagocytosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Bacterial Infections / immunology
  • Bacterial Infections / veterinary*
  • Dog Diseases / etiology*
  • Dog Diseases / immunology
  • Dogs
  • IgG Deficiency / complications
  • IgG Deficiency / veterinary*
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • Male
  • Neutrophils*
  • Phagocyte Bactericidal Dysfunction / complications
  • Phagocyte Bactericidal Dysfunction / immunology
  • Phagocyte Bactericidal Dysfunction / veterinary*
  • Phagocytosis / physiology
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G