Retrospectieve studie van 20 honden en 1 kat met tetanus (2001-2008)

Ondertitel:Retrospective study of 20 dogs and 1 cat with tetanus (2001-2008)

In 20 dogs and I cat a diagnosis of tetanus was made based on the typical clinical signs and a possible wound history. In 7 animals a tooth abnormality was considered as the entrance way of the bacteria. By means of radiography of the thorax several animals were evaluated for the presence of possible complications such as aspiration pneumonia, megaoesophagus or hiatal hernia. The treatment existed mainly of metronidazole as an antibiotic, acetylpromazine to control the muscle spasms and additional supportive therapy. The survival rate was 71%.

Jaar van publicatie:2009

Toegankelijkheid:Open