Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with swollen tongue - what to do?
By Baum, K H et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1984·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Isolation of Actinobacillus lignieresii from enlarged tongue of a horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A horse with an enlarged tongue was diagnosed with a bacterial infection called actinobacillosis, which is similar to a condition known as wooden tongue in cattle. The horse received treatment with sodium iodide and antibiotics, which helped it recover quickly. The diagnosis was confirmed through lab tests that examined the cells and cultured the bacteria. If your horse shows signs of a swollen tongue or difficulty eating, it's important to seek veterinary care right away for proper treatment.
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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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