Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Citrobacter freundii induced endocarditis in a yearling colt.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Guidi, Eleonora E A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Dé · France
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Endocarditis, which is an infection of the heart lining, is quite rare in horses and can show symptoms that might confuse pet owners. In this case, a yearling colt was diagnosed with endocarditis caused by a bacterium called Citrobacter freundii, which has not been previously linked to this condition in horses. The study details the signs, ultrasound findings, and tissue changes related to this infection. This information could help veterinarians recognize and treat similar cases in the future.
Abstract
Endocarditis is a rare pathology in horses and the clinical signs can be misleading. We describe the clinical, echocardiographic, and pathological features of Citrobacter freundii induced bacterial endocarditis in a horse. This bacterium has never been reported before as an agent of vegetative endocarditis in the horse.
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