Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Paeniclostridium (Clostridium) sordellii-associated enterocolitis in 7 horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Nyaoke, Akinyi C et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of California-Davis · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at seven horses that had severe intestinal disease caused by a type of bacteria called Paeniclostridium sordellii. The horses showed signs of serious damage in their intestines, including areas that were dead, bleeding, and swollen. Tests confirmed the presence of this bacteria in all the horses, and other common causes of intestinal disease were ruled out. The findings suggest that this bacteria should be considered as a possible cause when diagnosing intestinal issues in horses. The outcome for these horses was not specified in the abstract.
Abstract
Enteric disease in horses may be caused by a variety of microorganisms, including several clostridial species.(previously) has been frequently associated with gas gangrene in humans and several animal species, including horses. However, its role in enteric diseases of animals has not been fully determined. We describe herein 7 cases of enteric disease in horses associated withinfection. Grossly, the small and/or large intestines were necrotic, hemorrhagic, and edematous. Microscopically, there was severe mucosal necrosis and hemorrhage of the small and/or large intestine of all horses.was isolated and/or demonstrated by immunohistochemistry and/or PCR in the intestine of all horses. All other known causes of enteric disease in horses were ruled out in these 7 cases.should be considered among the differential diagnoses in cases of enteric disease in horses.
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