title: Bacterial pneumonia.
abstract: Bacterial pneumonia in the horse often occurs secondary to viral respiratory infection; however, primary infections can occur. A diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia is made on the basis of history, physical examination, and laboratory and radiographic findings. Treatment consists of appropriate antimicrobial therapy for at least 7 to 10 days; further therapy may be needed in more severe cases. Prevention of bacterial pneumonia includes attempting to prevent viral respiratory infections and appropriate management to prevent stress to the respiratory tract.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Fort Collins.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Traub-Dargatz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*