Septische Arthritis – ein Albtraum für Tierärzte und Pferdebesitzer

Eine septische Arthritis beim Pferd kann lebensbedrohlich sein und seine weitere Nutzung aufgrund irreversibler Gelenkschäden deutlich einschränken. In diesem Artikel wird ein aktueller Überblick über die Krankheit und ihre Therapiemöglichkeiten gegeben.

Publication History

Article published online:
21 June 2023

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