Equine neonatal sepsis.
Neonatal infection remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the equine industry, despite advances in prevention and treatment. Many factors can influence a foal's risk for the development of sepsis in the peripartum period. This article discusses those factors, causative organisms, and therapeutic options. Factors that influence prognosis and potential preventative strategies also are addressed.
Sanchez
L Chris
LC
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100136, 2015 S.W. 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32610-0136, USA. sanchezl@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000276:immunology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006736:Horses; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents