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Preliminary characterization of a novel form of progressive retinal atrophy in the German Spitz dog associated with a frameshift mutation in GUCY2D.
Veterinary ophthalmology - 1 Nov 2023
Bortolini Mariza, Winkler Paige A, Moreno Juan Carlos Duque, Sato Mario Teruo, Guareschi Bianca Luiza Valduga, Petersen-Jones Simon M, Montiani-Ferreira Fabiano
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical, preliminary electroretinographic and optical coherence tomography features of a newly identified form of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in German Spitzes, and identify the causal gene mutation. ANIMALS: Thirty-three client-owned German Spitz dogs were included. PROCEDURES: All animals underwent a full ophthalmic examination, including vision testing. In addition, fundus...
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