Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foal with septic arthritis treated with serum - did it work?
By Thomson, M·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1983·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of equine anti-endotoxin hyperimmune serum in the treatment of septic arthritis in foals.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Three thoroughbred foals with septic arthritis, which is an infection in their joints, were treated with a special serum made from horses that helps fight off toxins. The serum was injected directly into the joints that were affected. Out of the three foals, two of them fully recovered from their condition.
Abstract
Three thoroughbred foals were treated with anti-endotoxin hyperimmune serum. The serum was injected into the affected joint spaces. Two of the foals made a complete recovery.
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