Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Llama with peritonitis from Streptococcus equi - what to know
By Hewson, J & Cebra, C K·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2001·Department of Health Management·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Peritonitis in a llama caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old male llama was found to have peritonitis, which is an inflammation of the abdominal lining, caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus. The infection likely spread from pneumonia, which is an infection in the lungs, and there is a possibility that the llama got the bacteria from being around horses. The case details the clinical signs and the medical treatment provided, but it does not specify the outcome of the treatment.
Abstract
A 7-month-old, male llama was diagnosed with peritonitis caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus. Clinical findings, medical treatment, and case outcome are described. Hematogenous dissemination from suspected pneumonia is proposed as the route of infection in this case. Possible transmission of the organism through contact with horses is discussed.
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