Myocarditis in dogs: etiology, clinical and histopathological features (11 cases: 2007–2013)

Conclusions Although the clinical pattern in patients with myocarditis is diverse, the definitive morphological diagnosis is made based on the histopathological examination. This examination can lead to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of myocarditis combined with the presence of spore forms of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in the heart specimens of dogs.
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research