Difference between revisions of "Selective IgA deficiency of German Shepherd Dogs"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| + | IgA deficiency of German Shepherd dogs is a breed specific lack or reduction of immunoglobulin A caused by a heritable defect inthe immune system. Dogs which are affected are unable to mount an approapriate immune response and more susceptible to infection and alleric conditions. | ||
==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
| + | German Shepherd dogs. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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Description
IgA deficiency of German Shepherd dogs is a breed specific lack or reduction of immunoglobulin A caused by a heritable defect inthe immune system. Dogs which are affected are unable to mount an approapriate immune response and more susceptible to infection and alleric conditions.
Signalment
German Shepherd dogs.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Laboratory Tests
Treatment
Prognosis
References
- Poorly understood
- Linked to other disease syndromes such as deep pyoderma, inflammatory bowel disease, anal furunculosis and disseminated aspergillosis
- IgA deficiency so more susceptible to mucosal disease