Management of Renal Form of Equine Leptospirosis - A Case Report
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Date
2015-10
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Indian Veterinary Association
Abstract
A 10 year old thorough bred male horse was
presented with a history of variable appetite and
polyuria with dark yellow coloured urine. Clini-
cal examination revealed dull and depressed
mentation, few petechiation and icteric mucous
membrane and increased heart rate. Hemato-
logical values revealed decreased platelet count
and serum biochemistry showed an increase
in serum creatinine, SAP, AST, total bilirubin
and direct bilirubin values. Urinalysis revealed
proteinuria and bilirubinuria. Confirmative
diagnosis for leptospirosis was made with
MAT which revealed L. canicola 1:400 and L.
pyrogens 1:800. The case was treated with injec-
tion Streptomycin and penicillin, fluid therapy
and supportive therapy for 6 days. After 14
days paired serum sample showed no significant
levels of MAT titres.
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TNV_IVJ_2015_92(10)65-66
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Veterinary Science