Streptococcus equi subsp zooepidemicus pleuropneumonia and peritonitis in a dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) calf in North America

Stoughton, William B.; Gold, Jenifer R.

doi:10.2460/javma.247.3.300

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“…Infections with S. zooepidemicus are not limited to the respiratory tract, but are also associated with septicaemia, placentitis, endometritis, peritonitis and arthritis, among others, in a wide range of species, including horses, livestock, dogs and camelids [ 20 – 22 ]. Although rarely described, transmissions from horses to humans are possible with cases of severe sepsis and meningitis, underlining the importance of recognizing this infection as a potential zoonosis [ 23 ].…”

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A prospective study on the microbiological examination of secretions from the paranasal sinuses in horses in health and disease

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BackgroundDiagnostics in equine sinusitis can be challenging and often require a combination of different imaging tools to ascertain its underlying aetiology. The bacterial flora of healthy and diseased paranasal sinuses, respectively, has only sporadically been assessed in horses. The objectives of this study were to determine whether assessment of microbiological features of secretions from the paranasal sinuses displays a useful diagnostic tool in equine sinusitis to distinguish between different aetiologies. Secretion samples from 50 horses with sinusitis and from 10 healthy horses were taken transendoscopically from the drainage angle of the nasomaxillary aperture using a guidable Swing Tip catheter. Bacteria found in healthy and diseased equine sinuses were compared. Endoscopic samples in all healthy and 19 diseased horses were compared with samples taken directly from the affected sinus after trephination.ResultsEleven of the 14 horses with primary sinusitis revealed growth of Streptococcus equi ssp. zooepidemicus, with three samples yielding pure cultures. Anaerobes were found in 15 out of 26 samples from horses with dental sinusitis. Healthy sinuses revealed mainly α-haemolytic streptococci and coagulase-negative staphylococci or showed no growth. Enterobacteriaceae were found more frequently in secondary sinusitis. There were significant differences in the bacterial composition and diversity (P < 0.05) between primary sinusitis, dental sinusitis and healthy controls. The correlation between endoscopic and trephination samples was satisfying.ConclusionsMicrobiological examination of secretions from horses with sinusitis collected transendoscopically can help to distinguish between primary and dental sinusitis. Therefore, it may display a feasible ancillary diagnostic tool, but does not replace a meticulous examination procedure including diagnostic imaging.

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A prospective study on the microbiological examination of secretions from the paranasal sinuses in horses in health and disease

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“…Abdominal and thoracic ultrasonography show severe bicavitary effusion, peripheral lung consolidation and intestinal hypomotility in a camel calf suffering from infectious pleuropneumonia and peritonitis (Stoughton and Gold, 2015).…”

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A systemic review on ultrasonographic applications in camels

Abu‐Seida¹

2016

Jour. Camel Pract. and Rese.

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Ultrasound is widely accepted as a safe noninvasive diagnostic imaging technique in animals and human. This review aims to shed light on the current applications and future prospect of ultrasonography in camels. To date, ultrasonography has been used efficiently to study the ovarian status in she camels such as; follicular wave, spontaneous ovulation, optimum time for mating, ovarian vasculature, superovulatory response, ovarian follicular dynamics, ovarian follicular wave synchronisation and follicular deviation. Moreover, it has been applied for collection of cumulus oocyte complexes, pregnancy diagnosis, foetometry, foetal sexing, embryo transfer programmes, assessment of somatic cell nuclear transfer and evaluation of the quality and developmental ability of dromedary embryos. Uterine involution and various reproductive disorders such as; early embryonic death, endometritis, vaginal adhesions, ovarian cysts and ovarian hydrobursitis have been diagnosed by ultrasound. In male camels, ultrasonography is a useful tool in studying the developmental changes of testes and pelvic genitalia including; bulbourethral gland, prostate, and pelvic urethra and predicting puberty and future fertility. Normal pleura, heart, fore stomach, liver, small and large intestines, kidney, eye, udder and teat, foot, carpal and tarsal joints have been successfully imaged. However, very limited affections of these structures including; infectious pleuropneumonia, peritonitis, trypanosomiasis, John's disease, intestinal obstruction and ruptured urinary bladder have been diagnosed ultrasonographically in camels. Therefore, ultrasonographic application in camels, compared to other farm animals, is still limited. In conclusion, ultrasonography is untapped in camel practice however, it can offer veterinarians the opportunity for more precise diagnosis and treatment of numerous disorders.

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“…Transmission is likely by direct contact or oral routes, and more severe forms are generally associated with an environmental, nutritional, or social stress (Fowler, 2010e;Jones et al, 2009). Similar disease has recently been described in OW camelids in North America and in abbatoirs in Africa, suggesting that this may be a more widespread disease among camelids than previously thought (Abubakar et al, 2010;Stoughton and Gold, 2015).…”

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Camelidae

Agnew

2018

Pathology of Wildlife and Zoo Animals

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Streptococcus equi subsp zooepidemicus pleuropneumonia and peritonitis in a dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) calf in North America

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

A prospective study on the microbiological examination of secretions from the paranasal sinuses in horses in health and disease

A prospective study on the microbiological examination of secretions from the paranasal sinuses in horses in health and disease

A systemic review on ultrasonographic applications in camels

Camelidae

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