2017
DOI: 10.1292/jvms.15-0636
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Necrotizing suppurative nephritis in a Japanese black feedlot steer due to <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> infection

Abstract: A Japanese black feedlot steer suddenly died after exhibiting astasia and cramping of the extremities. Necropsy of the animal revealed that the right kidney was enlarged and pale with severe nephrolithiasis. The urinary bladder displayed mucosal hemorrhage. Upon bacteriological investigation, Proteus mirabilis was isolated from the liver, spleen, right kidney, lungs and urine. Histopathological examination revealed necrotizing suppurative nephritis with the presence of numerous gram-negative bacilli and fibrin… Show more

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“…. In animals, P. mirabilis had been reported as a cause of urinary tract infections in dogs [17], suppurative nephritis [18] and endometritis in cattle [19], to salpingitis in laying hens [20]. Meanwhile, S.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…. In animals, P. mirabilis had been reported as a cause of urinary tract infections in dogs [17], suppurative nephritis [18] and endometritis in cattle [19], to salpingitis in laying hens [20]. Meanwhile, S.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…P. mirabilis is one of the most common bacteria infecting the urinary tract in humans and dogs (Abe et al, 2017). S. Typhimurium showed intermediary inhibition and resistance to all ethanol extracts.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%