Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foals with colic and stomach ulcers - what to know
By Gross, T L & Mayhew, I G·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1983·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastroesophageal ulceration and candidiasis in foals.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Five young horses, known as foals, were found to have sores in their stomachs and one had a sore in their esophagus. These foals had been showing signs of belly pain (colic) that didn't get better with regular treatment. The sores were surrounded by a fungal infection caused by Candida, which can occur when the protective layer of the stomach lining is damaged. This damage may have also allowed bacteria to enter, making the sores worse. The treatment details and outcomes for these foals were not specified in the study.
Abstract
Gastroesophageal candidiasis in association with ulceration was diagnosed in 5 foals in which signs of colic had been nonresponsive to medical treatment. The ulceration was found in the stomach of all foals and in the esophagus of 1 foal. Candida colonized hyperkeratotic mucosa surrounding the ulcers, and the associated inflammation resulted in splitting of the mucosal epithelium. Loss of the superficial mucosa may have allowed invasion by bacteria, leading to ulceration.
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