Uveíte unilateral secundária a erliquiose monocítica canina : relato de caso

Abstract

This paper aims to portray unilateral uveitis due to Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis showing clinical signs, diagnostic and therapeutic approach. It also shows its different clinical courses and the possible consequences to the animal. As a result of Ehrlichia canis infection, the systemic disease may vary between the subclinical form or the chronic form. Among symptoms are ophthalmological alterations, considered to be common manifestations of the disease, specially uveitis. The occurrence of uveitis is based on the direct action of the agent in the lesion site, deposition of immune complexes and consequent vasculitis. To start the treatment of ophthalmopathy it is important to define the etiological agent and take the necessary measures to eliminate the systemic disease associated to it.