Oct 1, 2008
By:
Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Most bacterial infections of the lower urinary tract respond quickly to antimicrobial treatment; however, urinary tract infections (UTI) associated with defects in the host immune system (complicated UTI) often fail to respond or recur after antibiotic withdrawal and can be a therapeutic challenge.
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Oct 1, 2008
By:
Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Many forms of glomerular disease are thought to be associated with the presence of immune complexes in glomerular capillary walls.
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Oct 1, 2008
By:
Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Acute kidney injury often results from ischemic or toxic insults and usually affects the most metabolically active tubular portions of the nephron.
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Oct 1, 2008
By:
Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem that affects an estimated 0.5 to 7% of dogs. Radiographic signs of osteoarthritis (OA) occur in 20% of dogs.
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Oct 1, 2008
By:
Gregory F. Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM
By altering pre-glomerular resistance, healthy kidneys can maintain relatively stable glomerular capillary pressures despite variations in systemic blood pressure.
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