Isolation of Actinobacillus lignieresii from enlarged tongue of a horse.

Abstract

In the horse described herein, Actinobacillus lignieresii was associated with a syndrome identical to wooden tongue in cattle. It responded rapidly to systemic sodium iodide and antibiotic therapy. The definitive diagnosis was based on cytologic examination and culture. If actinobacillosis is suspected, immediate treatment with sodium iodide should be instituted along with supportive therapy.

• Authors: K H Baum, S J Shin, W C Rebhun, V H Patten
• Journal: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (J Am Vet Med Assoc) Vol. 185 Issue 7 Pg. 792-3 (Oct 01 1984) ISSN: 0003-1488 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6490508 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Actinobacillosis (microbiology)
• Actinobacillus (isolation & purification)
• Animals
• Female
• Glossitis (microbiology, veterinary)
• Horse Diseases (microbiology)
• Horses
• Tongue (microbiology)