Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Goat with lameness diagnosed with widespread Rhodococcus equi
By Haanen, Gillian A Y et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2020·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Disseminated Rhodococcus equi in an Anglo-Nubian goat.
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Plain-English summary
A young Anglo-Nubian goat was brought in because it couldn't put weight on its right back leg. X-rays revealed a serious bone issue in the leg and some lung nodules. Tests suggested an infection called Rhodococcus equi, which was confirmed after the goat was examined after death. Unfortunately, the goat had a widespread infection affecting its leg, lungs, and liver, which led to its passing.
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Abstract
Disseminated Rhodococcus equi infection was diagnosed in an Anglo-Nubian goat presenting for non-weight bearing lameness of the right pelvic limb. Radiographs showed a moth-eaten osteolytic lesion in the proximal tibia suggestive of an aggressive bone lesion. Two pulmonary nodules were also present on thoracic radiographs. Initial antemortem cytology of the tibial lesion was suggestive of Rhodococcosis and the goat was sent to necropsy. Necropsy and bacterial culture confirmed the diagnosis of disseminated R. equi infection in the right tibia, lungs, and liver.
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