Investigation of the Role of Campylobacter Infection in Suspected Acute Polyradiculoneuritis in Dogs

Abstract

Background: Acute polyradiculoneuritis (APN) is an immune-mediated peripheral nerve disorder in dogs that shares many similarities with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in humans, in which the bacterial pathogen Campylobacter spp. now is considered to be a major triggering agent. Little information is available concerning the relationship between APN and Campylobacter spp. in dogs. Hypothesis/Objectives: To estimate the association between Campylobacter spp. infection and APN. Associations with additional potential risk factors also were investigated, particularly consumption of raw chicken. Animals: Twenty-seven client-owned dogs suffering from suspected APN and 47 healthy dogs, client-owned o..