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A practical approach to diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in neonates

Authors: Smith R
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Equine, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association
Abstract: Neonatal foals are particularly susceptible to septic arthritis, osteitis, and osteomyelitis. This manifestation of sepsis represents significant loss to the industry, with reported survival rates to discharge from veterinary facilities between 42% and 81%—but with only 30% of those with septic arthritis and 48% of those with septic osteomyelitis achieving long-term athletic soundness...
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