Abstract

JORGE, María C et al. Three Cases of Canine Leproid Granuloma Syndrome in Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cienc. docencia tecnol. [online]. 2009, n.39, pp.159-167. ISSN 1851-1716.

Canine leproid granuloma syndrome (CLGS) is a nodular granulomatous inflammation in the skin and the subcutis caused by Mycobacterium sp. Nodular lessions may be simple or multiple and are located in the head, nose, ears, thoracic limbs and trunk. In the laboratory diagnosis is based upon citology, histopathology and evidences of the etiology. A novel secuence of Mycobacterium sp. was demonstrated by CRP. In this paper three cases of CLGS confirmed by Ziehl Neelsen stain and citology are described. Rifampicin and clarithromycin therapy was succefull in all these cases. Taxonomic identification of the agent should assist in the determination of culture requirements facilitating prevention, treatment and control of the disease.

Keywords : Canine; Leproid granuloma syndrome; Mycobacterial.

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