Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Necrotising fasciitis with sub-periosteal Streptococcus canis infection in two puppies.
- Journal:
- Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Kulendra, E & Corr, S
- Affiliation:
- The Royal Veterinary College · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
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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