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Occurrence of a vaginal septum in a foal diagnosed with pyometra
Author(s) -
McCarthy M. B.,
Townsend K. S.,
Johnson P. J.,
LaCarrubba A. M.,
Voelkl D. L.,
Volkmann D. H.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.13272
Subject(s) - pyometra , medicine , foal , vaginal discharge , endometritis , uterus , horse , surgery , pregnancy , biology , paleontology , genetics
Summary A 10‐week‐old Westphalian filly was presented for vaginal discharge of 14‐days' duration. Examination revealed a partial vaginal septum and pyometra. Two Group B streptococcal pathogens ( Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis and Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus ) were isolated from the uterus. Pyometra was successfully treated using endoscopically facilitated removal of intraluminal exudate and locally and systemically administered antimicrobials. The filly was reported to be progressing well at 12 months following treatment with no further evidence of disease. Pyometra has not been previously reported in foals, and vaginal septum is evidently rare in this species. These abnormalities should be considered when young fillies develop purulent vaginal discharge.