Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with swollen painful joints and fever caused by Erysipelothrix
By Seelig, U et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2010·Clinic for Small Animals, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Septic polyarthritis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 14-month-old male German Shepherd was brought to the vet with a six-week history of limping and swelling in his right back leg. The vet found that he had joint inflammation, a fever, and unusual bruising on his belly and private area. Blood tests showed signs of infection, and X-rays indicated swelling around both knee joints. Unfortunately, the dog was diagnosed with septic polyarthritis caused by a bacterial infection. Treatment details are not provided, but prompt veterinary care is crucial for recovery in such cases.
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Abstract
A 14-month-old, male German Shepherd dog was admitted with a six-week history of lameness and swelling of the right hindlimb. Clinical examination revealed polyarthritis, fever, petechiae and ecchymoses of the abdominal skin and prepuce. The haematology and blood chemistry were indicative of sepsis. Mediolateral radiographic views of both of the stifle joints revealed signs of bilateral articular capsule swelling. The radiographical, bacteriological and necropsy findings confirmed a diagnosis of septic polyarthritis due to infection with Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19997677/