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Septic polyarthritis associated with bacterial endocarditis in two dogs
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|September 15, 1977
Summary
Septic polyarthritis in dogs can be linked to bacterial endocarditis. This study found bacterial endocarditis coexisted with septic polyarthritis in two dogs, despite treatment attempts.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Canine Health
Background:
- Septic polyarthritis is a serious joint condition in dogs.
- Bacterial endocarditis, an infection of the heart lining, can have systemic effects.
- Chronic shifting lameness is a presenting sign that warrants thorough investigation.
Observation:
- Two dogs presented with chronic, shifting lameness.
- Synovial fluid analysis and culture confirmed septic polyarthritis in both cases.
- One dog was diagnosed antemortem with bacterial endocarditis.
Findings:
- Necropsy revealed bacterial endocarditis coexisting with septic polyarthritis in both dogs.
- Blood cultures identified anaerobic Streptococcus sp. in one dog and Pasteurella multocida in the other.
- Treatment for both dogs was unsuccessful, indicating the severity of the underlying infections.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering systemic infections like bacterial endocarditis in cases of canine septic polyarthritis.
- Suggests that early and accurate diagnosis of bacterial endocarditis is crucial for effective treatment outcomes.
- Underscores the challenges in treating combined bacterial endocarditis and septic polyarthritis in dogs.