Meningoencephalitis and brain abscessation due to Escherichia coli in a 2 week old alpaca cria

I. Tsur*, A. Harmelin, I. Dvir, J. Yanai

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Abstract

An alpaca cria which received insufficient colostrum, presented with lethargy, anorexia, no passage of faeces and neurological signs. Differential diagnosis included neonatal septicaemia, meningitis and gastrointestinal obstruction. The cria died despite treatment. Necropsy revealed brain abscesses with Escherichia coli in pure culture. The importance of the amount and timing of colostrum intake is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437-438
Number of pages2
JournalAustralian Veterinary Journal
Volume74
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1996

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