Clostridial myositis in a dog.
Myositis caused by Clostridium septicum was diagnosed in a 3-year-old Doberman Pinscher. The illness was characterized by signs of pain, swelling, and lameness of left forelimb. Despite treatment, the dog died. Necropsy revealed crepitant swelling over the entire left forelimb, thoracic and abdominal wall, and lumbosacral area. Subcutaneous edema and black, emphysematous muscles also were found. Histologically, hemorrhages, congested vessels, and degeneration and necrosis of myofibers with scattered infiltration of neutrophils were seen in the affected muscles.
Poonacha
K B
KB
Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40546.
Donahue
J M
JM
Nightengale
J R
JR
D000818:Animals; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009220:Myositis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*