Victoria Coates, our Internal Medicine resident at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, has been published in the BSAVA‘s Journal of Small Animal Practice. Her work sheds light on a critical aspect of veterinary medicine: the treatment outcomes for dogs diagnosed with Mycobacterium Avium infection.
Victoria Coates, Internal Medicine Resident
Victoria’s recent case report, Long-term follow up of two dogs diagnosed with Mycobacterium avium, was led and supervised by our fantastic Internal Medicine Specialist, Sam Taylor.
Victoria’s study provides a pioneering look into the long-term response to treatment, relapse rates, and overall outcomes for two canine patients. This research highlights the problems and challenges in managing such cases within veterinary medicine.
Historically, Mycobacterium Avium infections in dogs carried a guarded prognosis, often resulting in euthanasia upon diagnosis. Victoria’s findings challenge this by documenting the feasibility of long-term survival through multi-drug combination therapy. However, the study also outlines the varying degrees of success and the likelihood of relapse, alongside the important discussion of zoonotic risks (the transmission of diseases from animals to humans) for pet owners.
At Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists and CVS, we take pride in our team’s dedication to advancing veterinary care and sharing knowledge that benefits our patients and their families. Victoria’s work exemplifies our commitment to excellence in small animal veterinary practice.
