Necrotising fasciitis with sub-periosteal Streptococcus canis infection in two puppies

Kulendra, E. and Corr, S. (2008) Necrotising fasciitis with sub-periosteal Streptococcus canis infection in two puppies. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 21(5), pp. 474-477. (doi: 10.3415/VCOT-07-05-0043) (PMID:19011715)

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Abstract

Necrotising fasciitis is an uncommon and potentially devastating disease which has been infrequently reported in animals. This brief communication describes an unusual presentation of necrotising fasciitis in two immature Bull Terriers. Both animals were admitted with a history of minimal trauma yet rapidly progressive, localising, disproportionate pain. Streptococcus canis was cultured from sub-periosteal fluid-filled pockets surrounding the femur in both cases.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Corr, Sandra
Authors: Kulendra, E., and Corr, S.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Publisher:Schattauer
ISSN:0932-0814
Published Online:11 April 2008

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