A clinical case of endophthalmitis and polyarthritis in a Japanese Black calf

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Escherichia coli bacteremia originating from enteritis can cause concurrent endophthalmitis and polyarthritis in calves. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

K. Maezawa; M. Maezawa; K. Kojima; James Chambers; K. Uchida; H. Inokuma

doi:10.4190/jjlac.16.8

January 1, 2025Japanese Journal of Large Animal Clinics

A clinical case of endophthalmitis and polyarthritis in a Japanese Black calf

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To describe a case of endophthalmitis and polyarthritis in a Japanese Black calf caused by enteritis leading to bacteremia.
Clinical examination of a 12-day-old calf presenting diarrhea and systemic symptoms.
Treatment with fluoroquinolone antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Pathological examination revealed inflammation and infection in the eyes and joints.
Improvement of diarrhea by day 11 but persistent strabismus noted.
Pathological findings confirmed purulent vitreous in the eyes and yellowish joint fluid in multiple joints.
Aerobic culture detected Escherichia coli in joint fluid, indicating bacterial infection.

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Clinical case reports endophthalmitis and polyarthritis in a calf due to bacterial infection from enteritis, suggesting serious implications for treatment.

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