Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hematogenous septic arthritis in the dog: results of five patients treated nonsurgically with antibiotics.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Fitch, Randall B et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
This retrospective study evaluates the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatment using antibiotics to treat hematogenous septic arthritis in five dogs. Giant-breed dogs were over-represented, with all dogs <1 year of age. Synovial fluid cultures were positive in all cases, with common bacterial species isolated that included Streptococcus B-haemolytic spp., Pasteurella multocida, and Staphylococcus intermedius. Dogs treated with appropriate duration and selection of antibiotics had clinical resolution with no residual deficits. This report and a previous clinical report demonstrate that hematogenous septic arthritis can be successfully treated nonsurgically with antibiotic therapy.
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