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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2013; 54(2); 157-161;

Successful medical management of intra-abdominal abscesses in 4 adult horses.

Abstract: Four adult horses with large intra-abdominal abscesses, suspected to be complications of strangles, were treated with systemic antibiotics alone and made a full recovery. The 100% survival rate is significantly better than other reported survival rates. The median duration of treatment (35 days) was shorter than in most previous reports. This study suggests that penicillin G can be used for successful treatment of strangles associated intra-abdominal abscesses in horses. Quatre chevaux adultes avec des abcès intra-abdominaux de grande taille, suspectés d’être des complications de la gourme, ont été traités seulement à l’aide d’antibiotiques systémiques et se sont rétablis complètement. Le taux de survie de 100 % est significativement meilleur que les autres taux de survie signalés. La durée médiane du traitement (35 jours) a été plus courte que celle indiquée dans la plupart des rapports antérieurs. Cette étude suggère que la pénicilline G peut être utilisée avec succès pour le traitement des abcès intra-abdominaux associés à la gourme chez les chevaux.(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières).
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Publication Date: 2013-08-02 PubMed ID: 23904639PubMed Central: PMC3552593
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This study explores the effective treatment of large intra-abdominal abscesses in adult horses using systemic antibiotics alone. The research found a significant improvement in survival rates and a reduced treatment period using penicillin G.

Overview of the Research

  • The study focused on the treatment of large intra-abdominal abscesses in adult horses. These abscesses were suspected to be complications resulting from strangles, a severe infectious disease that affects horses, causing swelling and abscesses in the lymph nodes surrounding their throat.
  • The treatment used was systemic antibiotics alone, specifically penicillin G.

Outcome of the Treatment

  • Following the treatment, all four horses made a full recovery, indicating a 100% survival rate. This result was found to be significantly better when compared to survival rates reported in other studies where different treatments were used.
  • The average duration of the treatment was 35 days. This period was notably shorter compared to most previously reported treatment durations.

Significance of the Research

  • The research provides valuable insights into the treatment of strangles-associated intra-abdominal abscesses in horses, suggesting that penicillin G can be an effective medication.
  • With a 100% survival rate and shorter treatment duration, the research suggests that the use of systemic antibiotics alone could revolutionize the treatment approach for intra-abdominal abscesses in horses.
  • However, further research is required to validate these findings on a larger scale before it can be generalised for use in all cases of large intra-abdominal abscesses in adult horses.

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APA
Berlin D, Kelmer G, Steinman A, Sutton GA. (2013). Successful medical management of intra-abdominal abscesses in 4 adult horses. Can Vet J, 54(2), 157-161.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 54
Issue: 2
Pages: 157-161

Researcher Affiliations

Berlin, Dalia
  • Koret School of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. POB 12, Rehovot 76100, Israel. berlin@agri.huji.ac.il
Kelmer, Gal
    Steinman, Amir
      Sutton, Gail A

        MeSH Terms

        • Abdominal Abscess / drug therapy
        • Abdominal Abscess / veterinary
        • Animals
        • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
        • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
        • Female
        • Horse Diseases / drug therapy
        • Horses
        • Male
        • Penicillin G / administration & dosage
        • Penicillin G / therapeutic use
        • Penicillin G Procaine / administration & dosage
        • Penicillin G Procaine / therapeutic use

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        Citations

        This article has been cited 1 times.
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