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