Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antibiotics can treat blood-spread joint infection in young dogs
By Fitch, Randall B et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hematogenous septic arthritis in the dog: results of five patients treated nonsurgically with antibiotics.
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Plain-English summary
Five young giant-breed dogs were brought in with painful, swollen joints due to a serious infection called hematogenous septic arthritis. The veterinarians found bacteria in their joint fluid and treated them with the right antibiotics for a sufficient amount of time. All the dogs responded well to the treatment and showed complete recovery without any lasting issues. This suggests that, in cases like these, surgery may not be necessary if the right antibiotics are used effectively.
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Abstract
This retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment using antibiotics to treat hematogenous septic arthritis in five dogs. Giant-breed dogs were over-represented, with all dogs <1 year of age. Synovial fluid cultures were positive in all cases, with common bacterial species isolated that included Streptococcus B-haemolytic spp., Pasteurella multocida, and Staphylococcus intermedius. Dogs treated with appropriate duration and selection of antibiotics had clinical resolution with no residual deficits. This report and a previous clinical report demonstrate that hematogenous septic arthritis can be successfully treated nonsurgically with antibiotic therapy.
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