Candida osteomyelitis in a gelding

A 2-year-old gelding was referred for evaluation of severe right forelimb lameness. The horse was grade 4/5 lame on the right forelimb. Clinical, laboratory, and radiographic findings were consistent with septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. Due to poor prognosis the owner elected euthanasia. Histopa...

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Published inCanadian veterinary journal Vol. 54; no. 2; pp. 176 - 178
Main Authors Doyle, Aimie, López, Alfonso, Pack, LeeAnn, Muckle, Anne
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 01.02.2013
Subjects
Animals
Arthritis, Infectious - microbiology
Arthritis, Infectious - pathology
Arthritis, Infectious - veterinary
Candidiasis - pathology
Candidiasis - veterinary
Horse Diseases - microbiology
Horse Diseases - pathology
Horses
Male
Metacarpal Bones - microbiology
Metacarpal Bones - pathology
Osteomyelitis - microbiology
Osteomyelitis - veterinary
Scientific
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Summary:A 2-year-old gelding was referred for evaluation of severe right forelimb lameness. The horse was grade 4/5 lame on the right forelimb. Clinical, laboratory, and radiographic findings were consistent with septic arthritis and osteomyelitis. Due to poor prognosis the owner elected euthanasia. Histopathology confirmed chronic arthritis and osteomyelitis with intralesional yeast (Candida species).
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ISSN:0008-5286