title: Streptococcal fibrinous pericarditis and peritonitis in a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig.
abstract: An 8-month-old female Vietnamese pot-bellied pig was examined because of a 48-hour history of anorexia and signs of depression. Hypothermia, dehydration, pronounced respiratory effort, and muffled heart sounds were detected. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed ascites and hepatic congestion. Echocardiography revealed pericardial effusion and fibrinous pericarditis. Ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis was diagnostic and therapeutic. Cytologic examination of pericardial and peritoneal fluid revealed degenerated neutrophils and intra-and extracellular gram-positive cocci. On microbial culture of pericardial and peritoneal fluid specimens, moderate growth of a beta-hemolytic Streptococcus sp of group G was observed. After initial treatment corrected hypothermia and dehydration, the pig was treated with sulfadiazine/sulfamerazine/sulfamethazine and oxytetracycline for 30 days. Echocardiographic examination 3 months after the initial examination revealed resolution of the pericardial effusion and fibrinous pericarditis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348, USA.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Rubin
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Reef
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beech
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Sweeney
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Whitlock
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D001947:Breeding; D004322:Drainage / Q000662:veterinary; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents