Prevalence of Bartonella sp. in United States military working dogs with infectious endocarditis: a retrospective case-control study

ConclusionsBartonella sp. Infections were correlated with cardiopathies in US military working dogs. Systemic use of insecticides against ectoparasites and regular testing of MWDs for Bartonella infection seem highly appropriate to prevent such life-threatening exposures.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research