Usually, death occurs
from secondary bacterial infection in the lungs.
More severely affected dogs can exhibit a high fever with an increased respiratory rate and other signs of pneumonia or bronchopneumonia (usually
from secondary bacterial or mycoplasmal infections).
Demodectic mange, however, can affect larger areas of the body causing itching and an odor
from secondary bacterial infections.
Not exact matches
Callahan notes that they do not die
from Ebolavirus itself, but succumb to what he refers to as «
secondary events,» such as low levels of potassium, wasting
from vomiting and diarrhea, and
bacterial infections.
A second experiment showed that the drugs - plus - DNA therapy reduced
bacterial growth
from a
secondary infection, and in one of seven animals, it gave «complete protection» to the lungs against reinfection.
As an allergy medication for dogs, Apoquel provides instant relief
from itching and may help prevent the development of
secondary bacterial infections brought about by the loss of skin integrity inherent in incessant scratching.
Dogs with any form of allergic disease often have a
secondary bacterial or fungal infection, which may need treatment that is separate
from the allergy medications.
If a
secondary bacterial skin infection occurs
from the flea allergy dermatitis, appropriate antibiotics must be used, generally for two to four weeks.
If you see any yellow discharge
from her eyes and nose, she may need some antibiotics
from your veterinarian to help with any
secondary bacterial infections.
The survival rate in dogs is about 70 % but some do die
from severe dehydration or a
secondary bacterial infection.
Secondary infection may arise by
bacterial translocation
from the intestine.
Although most dogs will recover
from this virus without any treatment, dogs exhibiting symptoms of a mild infection can be treated with antibiotics to prevent
secondary bacterial infections.
Many dogs do recover
from parvo with proper treatment, but death may sometimes result
from severe dehydration,
secondary bacterial infection,
bacterial toxins in the bloodstream (septicemiaBlood poisoning, esp.
Prevent Infection: Antibiotics will be given to prevent a
secondary bacterial infection
from setting in.
Secondary infections
from ear mites also occur if the ear mites are left untreated and include
bacterial and fungal infections.
The bitten animal's body begins an exaggerated antigen - antibody reaction to the saliva, inflammation results
from scratching by the pet and
secondary bacterial infections (principally Staphylococcus intermedius and Malassezia pachydermatis) can begin if the skin is traumatized by the scratching.
When death occurs, this is usually due to severe dehydration,
secondary bacterial infections, toxins in the blood
from bacteria, or severe bleeding
from the intestines.
Most dogs recover
from the sickness within two to three weeks, but
secondary bacterial infections can develop and cause more severe illness and pneumonia.
Secondary bacterial and / or yeast infections
from underlying allergies are also possible in addition to mange.
A severely allergic dog may itch constantly, damage its skin and coat with constant scratching, biting and rubbing, and suffer
from secondary problems like
bacterial and yeast infections that take a foothold in its damaged skin.
With allergic causes of hair loss, pets may often have
secondary bacterial and / or yeast infections
from their itching, and in those cases special shampoos such as Ketochlor, or Malaseb shampoo may be used, as well as prescription antibiotics or antifungal agents.
Brushing your pet's teeth regularly can not only prevent oral health problems; it can also prevent
secondary heart, liver, and kidney infections that originate
from bacterial colonies in the mouth.
Secondary bacterial infection is common with BPH because the normal antibacterial secretions
from the prostate are diminished and red blood cells provide food for the organisms.
Antibiotics may be given to prevent a
secondary bacterial infection
from developing.
Most likely
secondary yeast and / or
bacterial infection
from underlying allergies in this breed.