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Actinobacillus suis septicaemia in two foals
K M Nelson1, B J Darien, D M Konkle
1Department of Medical Sciences, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706-1102 , USA.
The Veterinary Record
|January 13, 1996
Summary
Actinobacillus suis caused severe illness in two foals, despite adequate antibody levels. This highlights the risk of this bacterium in neonatal foal infections, even with good passive immunity.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Neonatal Health
- Bacterial Infections
Background:
- Neonatal foals are susceptible to infections.
- Actinobacillus suis is a known pathogen in swine but less commonly reported in foals.
- Severe neutropenia can indicate overwhelming infection.