Journal article
Actinobacillus capsulatus peritonitis and chyloabdomen in a Warmblood gelding
Equine Veterinary Education, Vol.31(8), pp.398-402
2017
Abstract
Primary peritonitis in horses attributable to Actinobacillus equuli has been reported in Australia, New Zealand and North America. Published reports describe a rapid response to treatment with appropriate antimicrobial and supportive treatment and an excellent prognosis for survival. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of Actinobacillus capsulatus in the horse. The case was complicated by the development of an idiopathic chylous abdominal effusion. The report highlights the importance of molecular methods in the correct identification of bacterial species. Prognosis for horses diagnosed with Actinobacillus peritonitis may be guarded given the atypical response to appropriate antimicrobial treatment in this case.
Details
- Title
- Actinobacillus capsulatus peritonitis and chyloabdomen in a Warmblood gelding
- Authors/Creators
- A. Cullimore (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityG.D. Lester (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityN. Stephens (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Equine Veterinary Education, Vol.31(8), pp.398-402
- Publisher
- British Equine Veterinary Association
- Identifiers
- 991005541653107891
- Copyright
- © 2017 EVJ Ltd
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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