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Endocarditis associated with Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in a fat-tailed ram
M R Aslani1, A Ebrahimi Kahrisangi2, F Baghban3
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran;
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research
|May 14, 2016
Summary
This study documents a rare case of ovine endocarditis in a sheep, identifying Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae as the cause. The findings highlight potential diagnostic and treatment considerations for this uncommon condition in sheep.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Ovine endocarditis is infrequently documented, with existing knowledge often extrapolated from cattle studies.
- Infective endocarditis primarily affects heart valves, leading to significant cardiovascular compromise.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old fat-tailed ram presented with clinical signs of tachycardia, brisket edema, jugular distention, and pale mucous membranes.
- Hematological analysis revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis, indicating an inflammatory or infectious process.
Findings:
- Necropsy confirmed severe vegetative endocarditis affecting the right atrioventricular and pulmonary valves.
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae was successfully isolated from the vegetative lesions on the heart valves.
Implications:
- This case provides valuable insights into the clinical presentation and pathological findings of ovine endocarditis.
- Identification of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae offers specific etiological information for diagnosing and managing similar cases in sheep.
- The findings underscore the importance of considering endocarditis in sheep presenting with compatible clinical and hematological signs.
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