Abstract
A 2-month-old Thoroughbred filly was referred to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute for further evaluation of acute pyrexia and a suspected intra-abdominal abscess based on abdominal ultrasonography performed in the field. Initial examination revealed bilateral uveitis, polysynovitis, a large internal abdominal abscess and pneumonia. A transtracheal wash confirmed the presence of a multi-sensitive strain of Rhodococcus equi. Anaemia and thrombocytopenia were noted during hospitalisation. Results of a Coombs test were consistent with an immune-mediated haemolytic process. Recurrent pyrexia, abdominal discomfort and severe respiratory distress unresponsive to intensive medical support motivated euthanasia followed by necropsy after 30 days of treatment. Overall, six extra-pulmonary disorders were simultaneously diagnosed despite the lack of pulmonary pyogranulomas.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 396 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Equine Veterinary Education |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2021 |
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Keywords
- Rhodococcus
- abscess
- horse
- immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia
- uveitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Equine