Selective IgA deficiency of German Shepherd Dogs

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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