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==Description==
==Description==
'''Tuberculosis''' rarely affects the dog. Infection with [[:Category:Mycobacterium species|''Mycobacterium'' spp.] is usually from a human or cattle source. Granulomatous lesions develop in various body systems. Infection with ''Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' can uncommonly result in '''cutaneous tuberculosis''' which is charcterised by ulcers, abscesses and plaques affecting the skin.
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
The intradermal tuberculin test can produce flase negative results in the dog.
The intradermal tuberculin test can produce flase negative results in the dog.
===Clinical signs===
===Clinical signs===
Clinical signs depend on which body system is affected, associated regional lymph nodes will be enlarged in any case.
* Dyspnoea
* Soft productive cough
* Diarrhoea
* Liver failure
===Radiology===
Nodular soft tissue opacities will be seen in th lungs, most commonly in the caudal lung lobes.
===Pathology===
===Pathology===
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Euthansia is advised due to the zootic potential of the disease.
Euthansia is advised due to the zoonotic potential of the disease.
==References==
* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''
[[Category:Dog]][[Category:To_Do_- lizzyk]]
[[Category:Dog]][[Category:To_Do_- lizzyk]]
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]]
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]]