Rheumatoid factor determination in 50 dogs with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
Sera from 50 dogs with keratoconjunctivitis sicca were examined for rheumatoid factor. In 17 (34%) of dogs tested, rheumatoid factor was found at titers equal to or greater than 1:16. Fifteen dogs (30%) had probable concurrent immunologic disorders. Ten dogs (20%) had xerostomia, as indicated by dry oral mucosa, marked periodontitis, and loss of teeth.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000032:analysis*
D012217:Rheumatoid Factor