Polyarthritis secondary to septic thrombophlebitis in an Arabian mare. (9th December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lores, M.; Cantos, J.; De Rijck, M.; O'Shea, C.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 30:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 191
• Publication Date: 2016-12-09
• Subjects: horse -- thrombophlebitis -- jugular -- phlebotomy -- arthritis -- septic; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12696
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: A 3‐year‐old Arabian mare presented with diarrhoea and depression. During hospitalisation, the mare developed septic thrombophlebitis associated with a jugular catheter. One week later, she developed secondary bilateral tarsocrural joint septic arthritis. Following surgical intervention and intensive medical therapy, the mare recovered successfully. The case highlights an unusual and previously unreported complication of septic thrombophlebitis.