Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pot-bellied pig with streptococcal heart and belly infection
By Rubin, J L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1995·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Streptococcal fibrinous pericarditis and peritonitis in a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old female Vietnamese pot-bellied pig was brought to the vet after not eating for two days and showing signs of depression. The vet found that she was cold, dehydrated, and having trouble breathing. Tests showed fluid around her heart and abdomen, and a specific type of bacteria was identified. After draining the fluid and treating her with antibiotics for a month, she recovered well, and follow-up tests showed that the fluid around her heart had resolved.
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Abstract
An 8-month-old female Vietnamese pot-bellied pig was examined because of a 48-hour history of anorexia and signs of depression. Hypothermia, dehydration, pronounced respiratory effort, and muffled heart sounds were detected. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed ascites and hepatic congestion. Echocardiography revealed pericardial effusion and fibrinous pericarditis. Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis was diagnostic and therapeutic. Cytologic examination of pericardial and peritoneal fluid revealed degenerated neutrophils and intra-and extracellular gram-positive cocci. On microbial culture of pericardial and peritoneal fluid specimens, moderate growth of a beta-hemolytic Streptococcus sp of group G was observed. After initial treatment corrected hypothermia and dehydration, the pig was treated with sulfadiazine/sulfamerazine/sulfamethazine and oxytetracycline for 30 days. Echocardiographic examination 3 months after the initial examination revealed resolution of the pericardial effusion and fibrinous pericarditis.
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