Bacterial septic arthritis in 19 dogs

Marchevsky, A M; Read, Robert

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.1999.tb11708.x

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“…Infection can reach the joint by nonhematogenous route, such as a penetrating wound or extension of an infectious process in surrounding bone and soft tissues or surgical procedures (Gál and Neãas 1999;Dvofiák et al 2000;Hulse and Neãas 2002). Hematogenous infection is probably less common than those caused by penetrating injuries (Owens and Ackerman 1978) or surgical procedures (Marchevsky and Read 1999). However, some authors reported that the blood borne septic arthritis is more common than the infections caused by penetrating wounds especially in large breeds such as Great Dane, St. Bernard and German Shepherd Dog (Pederson and Pool 1978;Bennett and Taylor 1988;Bennett and Taylor 1987).…”

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Septic Arthritis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 20 Cases (2000-2002)

Soontornvipart¹,

Kohout²,

Proks³

2003

Acta Vet. Brno

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Soontornvipart K., P. Kohout, P. Proks: Septic Arthritis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 20 Cases (2000Cases ( -2002. Acta Vet. Brno 2003, 72: 405-413. Septic arthritis might be difficult to diagnose due to nonspecific clinical signs and radiological findings in early stage of the disease. An early diagnosis is important for achieving favorable prognosis. Diagnosis of septic arthritis was confirmed by physical and orthopedic examinations, evaluation of radiographs and synovial fluid analysis including leukocyte and neutrophil counts, cytological examination and bacterial culture. Sensitivity and specificity of these diagnostic methods were retrospectively evaluated from clinical records of 18 dogs with 20 septic joints treated in the Department of Surgery and Orthopaedics in Small Animal Clinic at University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno from January 2000 till the end of 2002.Our patients affected by septic arthritis belonged to medium to large breed dogs. Infection of 13 septic joints in 11 patients was spread by hematogenous route, whereas the other 7 joints (in 7 patients) were infected during surgical procedure or after joint injury. Recurrence of hematogenous joint infection was found in 2 patients. In all the patients, exercise intolerance and painful reaction in affected joint were detected. Cultures of synovial fluid samples were positive in only 8 cases. Staphylococcus intermedius, Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus Group 3, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, coagulase-negative staphylococcus and Bacillus spp. were isolated. Radiographic findings included joint effusion, osteoarticular destruction and new bone proliferation and these were not specific for septic arthritis.We found that diagnostic methods used in this study showed high sensitivity but low specificity. Complex diagnostic approach including physical, orthopaedic and radiographic examinations, and synovial fluid evaluation should be performed to achieve correct diagnosis and effective treatment.

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Septic Arthritis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 20 Cases (2000-2002)

Soontornvipart¹,

Kohout²,

Proks³

2003

Acta Vet. Brno

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“…Este fato condiz com a literatura, que demonstra que o Staphylococcus spp. é a bactéria mais comumente encontrada em infecções pós-operatórias tanto da ruptura do ligamento cruzado cranial, assim como em todos os procedimentos cirúrgicos realizados na articulação do joelho (MARCHEVSKY; READ, 1999). No estudo realizado por Frey et al (2010), constatou-se um índice de 4,2% de infecção pós-operatória para a técnica extracapsular com fio de náilon.…”

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Avaliação clínica e radiográfica do joelho de cães submetidos à cirurgia para correção da ruptura do ligamento cruzado cranial: estudo retrospectivo de três anos

Bezerra

Biasi

2013

Sem. Ci. Agr.

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ResumoO presente trabalho objetivou avaliar clínica e radiograficamente o joelho de cães com até dois anos e meio de pós-operatório da correção da ruptura de ligamento cruzado cranial. Realizou-se um estudo retrospectivo de três anos dos prontuários dos animais atendidos no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Estadual de Londrina, submetidos a esta cirurgia no período compreendido entre fevereiro de 2008 a fevereiro de 2011. Totalizando 28 casos e 33 joelhos, nos quais foram realizadas diferentes técnicas cirúrgicas para a estabilização articular. A prevalência foi de fêmeas, média de idade superior a sete anos e cães com peso acima de 25 kg. Oitenta e dois por cento dos animais apresentaram melhora clínica satisfatória, independente da técnica cirúrgica utilizada. Apesar da progressão da artrose e da persistência de discreto movimento de gaveta no pós-operatório, não houve diferença clínica evidente com relação ao grau de claudicação. Animais mais leves apresentaram prognóstico melhor. Não ocorreu diferença significativa entre as técnicas cirúrgicas com relação aos parâmetros avaliados neste período pós-operatório. Palavras-chave: Ortopedia, cirurgia, ruptura de ligamento cruzado cranial, cães AbstractThis study aimed a clinical and radiographic evaluation of stifle joint of dogs with up to two and a half years of postoperative correction of cranial cruciate ligament rupture. A retrospective study of three years has been done, based on the animals files treated at the Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Estadual de Londrina, underwent this surgery during the period from February 2008 to February 2011. Totalizing 28 cases and 33 stifle joints, which were performed different surgical techniques for joint stabilization. The prevalence was female, middle aged over seven years and dogs weighing over 25 kg. Eighty-two percent of the animals showed satisfactory clinical improvement, independent of surgical technique. Despite the progression of arthrosis and the persistence of discrete drawer movement in the postoperative period, no evident clinical differences were noted in relation to lameness. Lighter animals showed better prognosis. There was no evident difference between the surgical techniques in relation to the parameters evaluated in the postoperative period.

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“…equisimilis is now thought to cause a range of infections, from relatively mild to severe life-threatening invasive diseases, such as acute pharyngitis, pyoderma, wound infections, abscesses, septic arthritis, vertebral osteomyelitis, septicaemia, multiple organ failure, and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (Yoshida et al 2011). The authors reported several septic arthritis cases (Parola et al 1998;Marchevsky and Read 1999;Sipahi et al 2008;Takashi et al 2011). Yoshida et al (2011) reported that it is much harder to identify potential arthritis caused by S. equisimilis infection.…”

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“…Synovial fluid, joint capsule and periarticular prosthetics and blood culture were noted as important for diagnosis (Marchevsky and Read 1999). In some cases, the authors reported that bacterial growth was not detected; it may be due to an application of antibiotics prior to taking the sample (Quinn et al 1999).…”

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Early detection of septic arthritis caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis in a dog – a case report

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In this report, a seven-year-old English Pointer male with Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis arthritis joint infection is presented. The dog was referred to the Internal Medicine Department Policlinics with the symptoms of anorexia, weakness, swollen joints and ulcerative wounds on testes. On physical examination, the dog was depressed and manifesting discomfort during manipulation of the fore and hind legs' joints. There were palpable effusions of the right carpal, elbow, and tibiotarsal joints. Haematological and serum biochemical analyses showed mild anaemia, moderate thrombocytopaenia, and elevated alanine aminotransferase. As soon as the synovial fluid aspirates were obtained aseptically from the right elbow, radiocarpal, and tibiotarsal joints, they were sent to bacteriological examination. Symptomatic and supportive treatment was initiated immediately. Empirical enrofloxacin therapy was initially started. Bacteria which were cultivated from the synovial fluid aspirates specimen were identified as S. equisimilis. The isolate was found to be resistant to enrofloxacin and susceptible to amoxycillin/ clavulanic acid. According to the results of the antimicrobial susceptibility tests, enrofloxacin therapy was terminated and amoxycillin/clavulanic acid therapy was immediately started lasting for four weeks. The dog was treated successfully. To our knowledge, Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis was isolated from the synovial fluid from a dog for the first time in Turkey, as it is rarely seen in dogs.

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Bacterial septic arthritis in 19 dogs

Cited by 67 publications

References 14 publications

Septic Arthritis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 20 Cases (2000-2002)

Septic Arthritis in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 20 Cases (2000-2002)

Avaliação clínica e radiográfica do joelho de cães submetidos à cirurgia para correção da ruptura do ligamento cruzado cranial: estudo retrospectivo de três anos

Early detection of septic arthritis caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis in a dog – a case report

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