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KMID : 0359320120520030209
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2012 Volume.52 No. 3 p.209 ~ p.211
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Application of mycophenolate mofetil for immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in two dogs
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Park Hyung-Jin
Lee Dae-Yong
Song Kun-Ho
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Abstract
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A 5-year-old castrated male Shih-tzu dog and a 9-year-old intact female Schnauzer dog were presented with anorexia and depression. These 2 dogs were diagnosed based on which criteria as primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). Blood examination showed anemia, spherocytosis, auto-agglutination and total bilirubinemia in 2 cases. These dogs were recovered by treatment of mycophenolate mofetil and prednisolone, and showed good prognosis until now. Mycophenolate mofetil is recommended as initial treatment in canine IMHA.
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KEYWORD
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dog, immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, mycophenolate mofetil
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