PulseExploreJournal ClubTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
May 17, 2026Japanese Journal of Large Animal Clinics

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

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

KMK. MaezawaUniversity of Veterinary MedicineMMM. MaezawaThe University of TokyoKKK. KojimaThe University of Tokyo

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

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

Key Points

  • 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.

Cite This Study

Maezawa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095a427880e6d24efe06d9https://doi.org/10.4190/jjlac.16.8
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis Syndrome in an Adolescent Female: A Case Report2026
  2. 2Epididymitis with <i>Pasteurella multocida</i> isolated from two male Japanese Black beef calves2024 · 1 citations
  3. 3Double trouble: Concurrent anterior and posterior scleritis due to staphylococcus hominis and nocardia infection following a cow tail injury2025
  4. 4Successful surgical removal of atypical carpal hygroma in a Japanese Black calf2025
  5. 5A clinical case of wheezing associated with rib fractures in a crossbred calf born by natural delivery2025