Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Isolation of Actinobacillus lignieresii from enlarged tongue of a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1984
- Authors:
- Baum, K H et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this case, a horse was found to have an infection caused by a bacteria called Actinobacillus lignieresii, which led to a condition similar to wooden tongue seen in cattle. The horse showed improvement quickly after receiving treatment with sodium iodide and antibiotics. The diagnosis was confirmed through a special examination of cells and growing the bacteria in a lab. If a similar infection is suspected in other horses, it's important to start treatment with sodium iodide right away, along with other supportive care. In this case, the treatment worked well.
Abstract
In the horse described herein, Actinobacillus lignieresii was associated with a syndrome identical to wooden tongue in cattle. It responded rapidly to systemic sodium iodide and antibiotic therapy. The definitive diagnosis was based on cytologic examination and culture. If actinobacillosis is suspected, immediate treatment with sodium iodide should be instituted along with supportive therapy.
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