Comparing treatment effects on dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

Neither FMT nor antibiotic treatment resulted in faster clinical improvement

Dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS) present with similar clinical signs and histopathological findings as dogs with parvovirosis, in which fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has led to a significantly faster resolution of diarrhea and shorter hospitalization times. This study investigated whether FMT results in faster clinical improvement and normalization of the intestinal microbiome compared to standard treatment. In the present study, 32 client-owned dogs with AHDS were included. Dogs were divided in 3 groups: symptomatic treatment (n = 12), FMT treatment (FMTT; 12), and antibiotic treatment (AT; 8). Clinical improvement was determined on the basis of AHDS index, changes in ...

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Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Gastroenterology 06 September 2024

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Comparing treatment effects on dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

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Comparing treatment effects on dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

Scientific Publishing