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Discospondylitis in the dog
Discospondylitis (DS) is the most frequent presentation of
vertebral infection. When the vertebral body is involved, the term
spondylitis or vertebral osteomyelitis is preferred. The pathogens
frequently isolated are bacteria – fungal causes are most unusual.
Middle-aged, large, and very large breeds of dog are particularly
affected, although any animal is potentially at risk. Males are
affected more frequently than females. The high (C6–C7) cervical,
mid (T5–T6) thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral regions are
most commonly involved (1–4).
The clinical approach to animals presenting with a vertebral
infection includes not only the general and neurologic evaluation of
the patient but also an investigation of the microbial pathogen
responsible for the condition. Treatment and prognosis depend on
the severity of the clinical signs and the pathogen involved.vertebral infection. When the vertebral body is involved, the term
spondylitis or vertebral osteomyelitis is preferred. The pathogens
frequently isolated are bacteria – fungal causes are most unusual.
Middle-aged, large, and very large breeds of dog are particularly
affected, although any animal is potentially at risk. Males are
affected more frequently than females. The high (C6–C7) cervical,
mid (T5–T6) thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral regions are
most commonly involved (1–4).
The clinical approach to animals presenting with a vertebral
infection includes not only the general and neurologic evaluation of
the patient but also an investigation of the microbial pathogen
responsible for the condition. Treatment and prognosis depend on
