Synovial Fluid from a Kid with Polyarthritis

Alleman, A. Rick; Henson, Kristin L.; Polkes, Amy C.; Ramírez, Samuel; Brown, Mary

doi:10.1111/j.1939-165x.1999.tb01047.x

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“…We are aware of 2 other reported cases in which Mycoplasma organisms have been observed in cytologic specimens (tracheal wash fluid and synovial fluid). 1,2 The morphology of the organisms was similar in all cases.…”

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“…In this case, cytologic detection of small basophilic coccoid organisms led to a suspicion of mycoplasmosis and the use of specific culturing techniques to identify the bacteria. We are aware of 2 other reported cases in which Mycoplasma organisms have been observed in cytologic specimens (tracheal wash fluid and synovial fluid) 1,2. The morphology of the organisms was similar in all cases.…”

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Transtracheal wash from a puppy with respiratory disease

Williams

Olver

Thrall

2006

Veterinary Clinical Pathol

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A 4-month-old, intact male Boxer puppy was presented to the Animal Emergency and Critical Care Services of South Florida because of nasal discharge, dehydration, dyspnea, and coughing. The dog had been diagnosed with intestinal parasites and kennel cough approximately 10 days before presentation. Lateral and ventrodorsal radiographs of the thorax revealed an increased bronchointerstitial pattern throughout the lungs. A transtracheal wash was performed. On cytologic examination of direct, Wright-Giemsa-stained smears, small basophilic coccoid structures (0.3-0.9 microm in diameter) were observed in low to moderate numbers within neutrophils and adherent to epithelial cells. The small size of the organisms raised suspicion for Mycoplasma. Culture of the transtracheal wash fluid resulted in growth of a Mycoplasma sp. The patient was treated with enrofloxacin and amoxicillin/clavulanate and made a full recovery. Recognizing Mycoplasma in transtracheal washes could aid in recommending the appropriate culture media or immunologic techniques, which could result in an accurate diagnosis of mycoplasmosis.

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