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Peritonitis in horses associated with Actinobacillus equuli
Australian Veterinary Journal
|June 1, 1980
Summary
Actinobacillus equuli caused peritonitis in five horses, presenting acutely or chronically. Diagnosis involved high nucleated cell counts in peritoneal fluid, with four horses recovering after treatment.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Health
- Bacterial Infections
Background:
- Peritonitis is a serious condition in horses.
- Actinobacillus equuli is a known bacterial pathogen.