Tag Archives: Bacteria

Cerebral abscess in a foal- Streptococcus equi

Cerebral Abscess in a foal- Streptococcus equi History: A 4 month old intact female Quarterhorse with nasal discharge and mandibular lymphadenopathy. Despite treatment the foal became neurologic: ataxia, wobbly, and head pressing.  Neurologic exam revealed an intention tremor when head raised and no … Continue reading

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Canine Adenovirus Pneumonia in 2 puppies- CAV-2

Canine Adenovirus Pneumonia in 2 puppies- CAV-2 History: Two English Bulldog puppies (1, and 3 weeks old) had trouble breathing in the morning and by noon had died. Gross Necropsy Findings: Lungs: Diffuse dark red to purple, edematous. Histologic Findings: … Continue reading

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Salmonellosis in a Boa constrictor

Salmonellosis in a Boa constrictor History: A 3-year-old female Boa constrictor has no prior clinical signs. Gross findings: The snake was in good body condition. The ventral scales were multifocally reddened, and the gingiva of the upper jaw was reddened. … Continue reading

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Tyzzer’s Disease in a Foal-Clostridium piliforme

Tyzzer’s Disease in a Foal-Clostridium piliforme History: A 1 month-old female intact Quarterhorse foal. She was depressed, with an increased respiratory rate. Later that day,her temperature increased to104.5 F so 37 mg Banamine PO was administered. The animal refused to eat … Continue reading

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Granulomatous enteritis in a Parrot- Mycobacterium genavense

Granulomatous enteritis in a Parrot- Mycobacterium genavense History: An 11 year old intact male Scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani) had diarrhea off and on for a few weeks, then died. Gross findings: The bird was slightly thin with a prominent keel. … Continue reading

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