Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with low blood cell count due to bone marrow issue
By Lavoie, J P et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1987·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pancytopenia caused by bone marrow aplasia in a horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A mature Quarter Horse gelding was found to have pancytopenia, which means he had low levels of red and white blood cells and platelets. This condition was caused by bone marrow aplasia, a situation where the bone marrow isn't producing enough blood cells. The horse had a history of receiving several medications, including antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. After treatment with glucocorticoids (a type of steroid), androgens (hormones that can help boost blood cell production), and broad-spectrum antimicrobials (antibiotics that target a wide range of bacteria), the horse showed improvement. The treatment was successful, leading to clinical remission.
Abstract
Pancytopenia was evaluated in a mature Quarter Horse gelding. A diagnosis of bone marrow aplasia was made on the basis of bone marrow hypocellularity. History of drugs administered included penicillin, oxytetracycline, trimethoprim-sulfadiazine, phenylbutazone, dipyrone, flunixin meglumine, and isoxsuprine. Clinical remission was observed after treatment with glucocorticoids, androgens, and broad-spectrum antimicrobials.
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