A case report of ulcerative lymphangitis (a mini review of causes and current therapies)

Zavoshti, Fereydon Rezazadeh; Sioofy‐Khojine, Amir‐Babak; Mahpeikar, Hassan Ali

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“…It is believed that the puncture wound, which occurred a few days before presentation, predisposed the horse to the infection. The infected horse had various clinical signs of the disease seen in horses with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, which agreed with the findings of Pratt et al (2005), Zavoshti et al (2009), andMuñoz-Bucio et al (2017).…”

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Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection in a 10-year-old male West African Dongola horse in the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan: a case report

Akinniyi,

Alaba,

Banwo

et al. 2023

SVU-International Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis is a gram-positive bacterium that affects several animals, including horses. The present report presents a case of a 10-year-old male West African Dongola horse that developed an external abscess caused by C. pseudotuberculosis in the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan. The patient was presented to the garden veterinary clinic with a complaint of lameness, pus discharge, and swelling on the right forelimb. The pulse rate and temperature were within normal range. Blood was collected from the jugular vein for a complete blood count (CBC) and serum chemistry. A pus sample was collected and subjected to bacterial culture, gram staining, biochemical tests, and an antimicrobial susceptibility test. Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis was isolated and identified in pure culture from aspirates of the pus discharge based on cultural, gramstaining, and biochemical characteristics. The organism was sensitive to gentamicin, amoxicillin, and ciprofloxacin. A warm compress, wound irrigation, and bandage were applied to the infected area. The antibiotics used were a combination of amoxycillin and gentamycin injections. Other drugs used include tetanus toxoid injection, tetanus antitoxin injection, and diclofenac sodium injection. The therapy was successful, and the patient completely recovered. Good sanitation and prompt wound care are recommended.

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Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection in a 10-year-old male West African Dongola horse in the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan: a case report

Akinniyi,

Alaba,

Banwo

et al. 2023

SVU-International Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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“…There are three forms of epizootic lymphangitis disease in horses: cutaneous, ocular, and respiratory. The cutaneous form is the most common, causing chronic, suppurative, ulcerating pyogranulomatous dermatitis, and lymphangitis [ 7 , 13 ]. The skin form of the disease may be confused with the skin form of glanders, ulcerative lymphangitis, sporotrichosis, and strangles [ 7 ].…”

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“…equi. The bacteria typically infect the URT and lymph nodes of the heads and necks (submandibular and retropharyngeal) [ 13 , 14 ]. Glanders is caused by infection with the bacterium Burkholderia mallei.…”

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Ulcerative and Spreading Nodular Lesion of Epizootic Lymphangitis in Adult Black Horse in Gondar, Ethiopia: Case Report and Wound Treatment

Abebaw

2024

Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine

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An adult male black horse was presented to the UOG veterinary clinic with swelling, discharge, and skin wounds on the chest wall and the right front leg; then, it goes to the lateral and medial hind leg. Inspection and palpation were carried out, and we revealed that the skin was swelled, thickened and hard on clinical examination. There was also nodule rupture, and discharge on the limb and chest skin. Different therapy was applied starting from washing the wound with water-diluted potassium permanganate and then 0.9% NaCl together with paraffin topically placed on the wound. 10% povidone-iodine was also applied by using gauze. Griseofulvin 750 mg/day for one week was given as antifungal therapy orally. The prognosis was poor due to the long incubation period and high resistance of the causative agent.

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“…Ulcerative lymphangitis (edematous skin disease) is a bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis ( C. pseudotuberculosis ) which affects many animal species including, horses, cattle, and sheep ( Zavoshti et al , 2009 ; Cahn and Line, 2010 ) and even camels ( Tejedor-Junco et al , 2008 ), but it rarely affects human beings ( Peel et al , 1997 ). In cattle, the disease usually appears in the form of cutaneous abscesses and/or cellulitis especially in limbs ( Jaiswal et al , 2017 ; Steerforth and Marutsov, 2017 ).…”

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Clinicopathological studies on ulcerative lymphangitis in cattle: Alterations in serum inflammatory cytokines, anti-microbial, organs functions and oxidative stress-related biomarkers

Karim,

Amrawi,

Salama

2024

Open Vet J

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Background: Affection with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (C. pseudotuberculosis) and development of cellulitis and/or abscess formation with cutaneous lymphangitis in cattle is rare to some extent, so literature about the biochemical changes that would accompany this infection is rare. Aim: In this context, the present study was designed to screen the effect of the infection with C. pseudotuberculosis cutaneous lymphangitis on the release of some immune molecules, organ functions, and redox state in Baladi cows. Methods: Fourteen Baladi cows from a small dairy farm in El-Behira, Egypt, were selected to complete this study. After bacteriological culture confirmation, seven of them were found suffering from cutaneous lesions due to infection with C. pseudotuberculosis (Diseased group), while the others were healthy (Healthy group). Serum samples were obtained to evaluate the presumptive changes in some clinicopathological parameters. Results: Serum analysis revealed a significant decrease in the levels of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and interleukin-17 (IL-17) as well as a significant decrement in the concentration of beta-defensin (β-defensin) and lipocalin-2 (LCN-2). While serum level of interleukin-10 (IL-10) recorded a significant increase in these animals when compared to healthy control animals. Concurrently, the affected animals recorded a significant elevation in serum levels of hepato-cardiac enzymes, urea, and creatinine in addition to disturbance in the serum redox state. Conclusion: In conclusion, infection with C. pseudotuberculosis cattle may disturb the defensive immune state, body organ function, and redox state of the animals.

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A case report of ulcerative lymphangitis (a mini review of causes and current therapies)

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Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection in a 10-year-old male West African Dongola horse in the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan: a case report

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection in a 10-year-old male West African Dongola horse in the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan: a case report

Ulcerative and Spreading Nodular Lesion of Epizootic Lymphangitis in Adult Black Horse in Gondar, Ethiopia: Case Report and Wound Treatment

Clinicopathological studies on ulcerative lymphangitis in cattle: Alterations in serum inflammatory cytokines, anti-microbial, organs functions and oxidative stress-related biomarkers

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