1. Omphalophlebitis and osteomyelitis associated with Klebsiella septicemia in a premature foal.
- Author
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Vaala WE, Clark ES, and Orsini JA
- Subjects
- Animals, Animals, Newborn, Horse Diseases diagnostic imaging, Horse Diseases microbiology, Horses, Klebsiella Infections complications, Klebsiella Infections congenital, Male, Osteomyelitis complications, Osteomyelitis congenital, Osteomyelitis diagnostic imaging, Osteomyelitis microbiology, Phlebitis complications, Phlebitis congenital, Phlebitis microbiology, Radiography, Sepsis complications, Sepsis congenital, Horse Diseases congenital, Klebsiella Infections veterinary, Osteomyelitis veterinary, Phlebitis veterinary, Sepsis veterinary
- Abstract
Gram-negative neonatal septicemia was diagnosed in a premature Standardbred colt. Clinical signs included lethargy, weakness, loss of suckle reflex, tachypnea, and injected mucous membranes. Sequelae included pneumonia, omphalophlebitis, septic arthritis, and osteomyelitis. Prepartum maternal uterine infection, premature delivery, abnormal parturition with premature fetal membrane separation, and failure of passive transfer of colostral immunoglobulins increased the foal's risk for developing sepsis. Treatment included administration of moxalactam disodium and cefadroxil. The clinical efficacy of cephalosporin antibiotics in the treatment of gram-negative sepsis is discussed.
- Published
- 1988