Chronic hepatitis in man and in dog: a comparative update Hepatitis crónica en el hombre y en el perro: una actualización comparativa

Abstract

Chronic hepatitis is a frequent pathologic condition encountered in both dogs and humans; however, in the latter etiologic factors are usually searched and found that allow targeted therapeutic approaches, whereas in dogs this is less frequent. This review will take into consideration chronic hepatitis in dogs, and discuss differences and similarities between the two species with respect to this disease.

Keywords

• Chronic hepatitis
• Dog
• Liver
• Man