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Citrobacter freundii induced endocarditis in a yearling colt
Eleonora E A Guidi1, Aurélie Thomas1, Jean-Luc Cadoré1
1Département Hippique, VetAgro-Sup, Campus vétérinaire de Lyon, 1, avenue Bourgelat - 69280 Marcy l'étoile - France (Thomas, Cadoré, Smith); Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Torino, Largo Braccini 2-5-10095 Grugliasco - Italia (Guidi).
Summary
This study details a rare case of bacterial endocarditis in a horse caused by Citrobacter freundii. The findings highlight the diagnostic challenges and novel etiology of this equine heart condition.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Endocarditis is an uncommon cardiac condition in horses, often presenting with non-specific clinical signs.
- Accurate diagnosis can be challenging due to the subtle and varied manifestations of the disease.
Observation:
- A case of bacterial endocarditis in a horse is presented.
- Clinical, echocardiographic, and pathological data were collected and analyzed.
- The causative agent identified was Citrobacter freundii.
Findings:
- Citrobacter freundii was identified as the cause of vegetative endocarditis in this equine case.
- This represents the first reported instance of Citrobacter freundii inducing vegetative endocarditis in horses.
- The clinical presentation and diagnostic findings associated with this infection are described.
Implications:
- This report expands the known spectrum of bacterial pathogens causing endocarditis in horses.
- It underscores the importance of considering a broader range of bacteria in equine endocarditis cases.
- Further research may be warranted to understand the prevalence and pathogenicity of Citrobacter freundii in equine cardiac infections.
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