Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

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Septicemia and Navel III Associated with Escherichia coli Infection in a Thoroughbred Foal

더러브렛 자마의 Escherichia coli 제대 감염에 의한 전신 패혈증

  • Park, Seok-Jun (Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cheju National University) ;
  • Jung, Ji-Youl (Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cheju National University) ;
  • Lee, Sung-Jae (Seo-Jin Animal Hospital) ;
  • Bae, Jong-Hee (Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cheju National University) ;
  • Kim, Jae-Hoon (Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cheju National University)
  • Published : 2007.12.31
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Abstract

Septicemic polyserositis and navel ill associated with Escherichia coli were reported in a 14-day-old male thoroughbred foal. The horse died after showing 12-day history of anorexia, lethargy, lameness and endophthalmus. Grossly, milky yellow abscesses were occupied in umbilicus, umbilical vein and artery. Large amounts of turbid pale yellow fluids were seen in pericardial sac, thoracic and abdominal cavity. Yellowish fibrinous materials were also presented in thoracic and abdominal cavity. Sticky pale yellow fluid and fibrinous materials were filled in stifle joint cavities of both hind limbs. Histologically, fibrino-purulent polyserositis and arthritis were observed. Severe omphalophlebitis with intra-lesional Gram negative bacterial colonies were noted in umbilical vein. Most of mesothelial cells in serosal cavities were severely hypertrophied. Pathogenic E. coli was purely isolated from ascites, thoracic and synovial fluids. Based on the results, the septicemic polyserositis may be originated from the umbilical cord infected with E. coli in this foal.

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