Long‐term successful outcome of a Streptococcus equi subspecies equi brain abscess

Summary We previously described successful treatment, including surgical drainage, of a Streptococcus equi subspecies equi brain abscess that caused severe neurological deficits in a 7‐year‐old Quarter Horse mare. This report details the long‐term successful outcome of the case, findings of a magnet...

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Published in:Equine veterinary education 2020-10, Vol.32 (10), p.e194-e198
Main Authors: Schott, H. C., Esser, M. M., Pirie, C. G., Pease, A. P., Patterson, J. S., Reed, S. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
Arthritis
Brain
Careers
craniotomy
horse
Horses
Magnetic resonance imaging
Mesencephalon
Necropsy
Neuroimaging
Neurological diseases
Retirement
strangles
Streptococcus equi
Surgery
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Summary:Summary We previously described successful treatment, including surgical drainage, of a Streptococcus equi subspecies equi brain abscess that caused severe neurological deficits in a 7‐year‐old Quarter Horse mare. This report details the long‐term successful outcome of the case, findings of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study performed 14 years after surgery and necropsy findings 18 years after initial treatment. Despite persistent cerebral and midbrain lesions detected by MRI and at necropsy, the mare returned to serviceable function within a year of initial treatment and had a successful performance career for over 10 years until carpal arthritis prompted retirement. This case demonstrates that brain abscess in horses can be successfully managed by combined medical and surgical treatment.
ISSN:0957-7734
2042-3292
DOI:10.1111/eve.13111