Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Necrotising fasciitis causing severe leg pain in two Bull Terrier
By Kulendra, E & Corr, S·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2008·The Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Necrotising fasciitis with sub-periosteal Streptococcus canis infection in two puppies.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two young Bull Terrier puppies were brought to the vet with severe pain in their legs after only minor injuries. They were diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a serious infection that can spread quickly. Tests revealed that the bacteria Streptococcus canis was causing the infection. Treatment details are not provided, but this condition is critical and requires immediate veterinary attention to prevent serious complications.
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Abstract
Necrotising fasciitis is an uncommon and potentially devastating disease which has been infrequently reported in animals. This brief communication describes an unusual presentation of necrotising fasciitis in two immature Bull Terriers. Both animals were admitted with a history of minimal trauma yet rapidly progressive, localising, disproportionate pain. Streptococcus canis was cultured from sub-periosteal fluid-filled pockets surrounding the femur in both cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19011715/