Pericarditis and pleuritis caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in a horse.
A 13-year-old Oldenburg mare was evaluated for lethargy and signs of mild colic. Pericardial tamponade caused by fibrinoeffusive pericarditis was diagnosed. Cytologic and biochemical evaluation of pericardial fluid was consistent with a septic effusion. Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, the cause of pigeon fever, was identified by bacteriologic culture of pericardial fluid. Drainage and lavage of the pericardial sac, local (intrapericardial) and systemic antimicrobial treatment, and subsequent corticosteroid treatment resulted in a successful outcome in this horse. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of pericarditis associated with C pseudotuberculosis in a horse.
Perkins
Sara L
SL
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
Magdesian
K Gary
KG
Thomas
William P
WP
Spier
Sharon J
SJ
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003354:Corynebacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D016925:Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D010998:Pleurisy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000662:veterinary
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents