Nasal Discharge

Question 1

What differentials should we consider if the lower airway is affected?

Answer 1

Pneumonia,
Pleuropneumonia pleuritis,
Pulmonary abscessation

Question 2

What are the bacterial species involved in Guttural Pouch Empyema?

Answer 2

Streptococcus equi var zooepidemicus

Streptococcus equi var equi

Question 3

What cells does Strangles target from the URT?

Answer 3

Macrophages (infects them)

Question 4

Where does the pathogenic agent associated with Strangles replicate?

Answer 4

In the pharynx;

Mature in the lymph nodes…

Question 5

Terminology for aseptic vasculitis usually in mature horses, associated with Strangles…

Answer 5

Purpura Hemorrhagica

Question 6

What’s the major disadvantage of using anti-microbials in the developmental stage (1-7 days post-infection) of bastard strangles?

Answer 6

Cures the disease, but no immunity developed

Question 7

What’s the major disadvantage of using antimicrobials during the maturation/discharge phase (7-14 days post-infection) to treat Bastard Strangles?

Answer 7

Prevents disease to mature, so once antimicrobial Tx is stopped, disease progresses and continues from this point…

Question 8

Differential diagnoses for Pleuropneumonia?

Answer 8

Laminitis,
Exertional rhabdomyolysis,
Colic