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Haemostatic, fibrinolytic and inflammatory profiles in West Highland white terriers with canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and controls.
BMC veterinary research - 29 Oct 2019
Roels Elodie, Bauer Natali, Lecut Christelle, Moritz Andreas, Gothot André, Clercx Cécile
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Canine idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (CIPF) is a progressive interstitial lung disease mainly affecting old West Highland white terriers (WHWTs). The aetiology of CIPF is currently unknown and pathogenesis poorly understood. A genetic basis is strongly suspected based on the breed predisposition. CIPF shares clinical and pathological features with human IPF. In human IPF, coagulation disorders...
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