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Bacterial meningitis and encephalitis in ruminants
Gilles Fecteau1, Lisle W George
1Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, CP 5000 St-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7C6, Canada. gilles.fecteau@umontreal.ca
Summary
This article details bacterial meningitis in newborn infants and adult cattle. It also covers less common conditions like frontal sinusitis and brain abscess in animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Neonatal Health
Background:
- Bacterial meningitis is a significant concern in both neonatal humans and adult cattle.
- Understanding the clinical manifestations is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Less frequent neurological conditions also impact animal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical features of bacterial meningitis in neonates.
- To outline specific types of meningitis affecting adult cattle.
- To discuss other relevant neurological conditions in animals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical aspects of bacterial meningitis in neonates.
- Review of studies on meningitis in adult cattle.
- Discussion of case reports and literature on frontal sinusitis and brain abscess.
Main Results:
- Bacterial meningitis presents distinct clinical signs in neonates.
- Several bacterial pathogens can cause meningitis in adult cattle, with varying presentations.
- Frontal sinusitis and brain abscess are less common but serious conditions.
Conclusions:
- Bacterial meningitis requires specific diagnostic and therapeutic approaches based on host (neonate vs. adult cattle).
- Awareness of less frequent conditions like frontal sinusitis and brain abscess aids in comprehensive animal neurological care.