Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Calf with swollen hock joint treated for Erysipelothrix septic
By Dreyfuss, D J & Stephens, P R·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae-induced septic arthritis in a calf.
- Species:
- cattle
Plain-English summary
A 14-week-old Holstein calf was brought to the vet after developing lameness and swelling in her left hock joint, which started 48 hours after a needle aspiration was attempted on the farm. Tests showed she had septic arthritis caused by a bacteria called Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. The vet treated her by flushing the joint and giving her penicillin G, which helped her recover.
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Abstract
A 14-week-old Holstein heifer with a 48-hour history of left tarsocrural joint effusion was referred for evaluation when lameness developed 24 hours after needle aspiration was attempted at the farm. Results of synovial fluid analysis were compatible with diagnosis of septic arthritis, and bacteriologic culture of the fluid yielded Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. The calf responded to tarsocrural joint lavage and penicillin G administration.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2266055/