Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Clostridium abscess and bone infection treated successfully
By Cattin, I et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2008·Clinic for Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subcutaneous abscess caused by Clostridium perfringens and osteomyelitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A five-month-old puppy developed a painful lump under the skin due to an infection from Clostridium perfringens bacteria. The vet drained the abscess and started the puppy on antibiotics, which helped improve the condition quickly. However, the infection spread deeper, causing osteomyelitis (bone infection) and affecting the growth of the leg bone. After extended treatment with specific antibiotics, the puppy made a full recovery and was able to walk normally again.
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Abstract
A case of a subcutaneous abscess caused by Clostridium perfringens infection in a five-month-old dog is reported in this study. Clinical examination, radiological findings and cytological analysis of abscess fluid were consistent with Clostridium induced disease. Treatment including drainage of the abscess and antibiotic therapy led to rapid clinical improvement. However, despite aggressive medical therapy and proper wound care, the deep soft tissue infection led to osteomyelitis with premature closure of the growth plates of the tibia and secondary bone shortening. Prolonged treatment with metronidazole and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid resulted in an excellent outcome with normal weight bearing.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18086156/