Naturally-occurring canine herpesvirus-1 infection of the vestibular labyrinth and ganglion of dogs

作者：Parzefall Birgit; Fischer Andrea; Blutke Andreas; Schmahl Wolfgang; Matiasek Kaspar^*

来源：Veterinary Journal, 2011, 189(1): 100-102.

DOI：10.1016/j.tvjl.2010.06.014

• Vestibular ganglion
• Herpesvirus
• Canine
• Labyrinth

Although the involvement of herpesviruses in vestibular disease of humans has been recognised for many years, knowledge of such a link in companion animal species is restricted to cats. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of canine herpesvirus-1 (CaHV-1) infection of the vestibular labyrinth (VL) and vestibular ganglion (VG) of dogs by PCR. 'Field' herpesvirus was detected in the VL of 17% and in the VG of 19% of 52 dogs, respectively. None of the 11 dogs with infected VG and/or VL exhibited signs of vestibular disease, whereas clinical signs in the remaining three animals were attributable to intra-cranial neoplasia. As reported for other species, the putative role of herpesvirus infection in canine vestibular disease requires further elucidation.

• 出版日期2011-7