Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2008; 21(05): 474-477
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-07-05-0043
Brief Communication
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Necrotising fasciitis with sub-periosteal Streptococcus canis infection in two puppies

E. Kulendra
1   Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
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S. Corr
1   Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
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Publication History

Received: 09 May 2007

Accepted 23 April 2007

Publication Date:
21 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

Necrotising fasciitis is an uncommon and potentially devastating disease which has been infrequently reported in animals. This brief communication describes an unusual presentation of necrotising fasciitis in two immature Bull Terriers. Both animals were admitted with a history of minimal trauma yet rapidly progressive, localising, disproportionate pain. Streptococcus canis was cultured from sub-periosteal fluid-filled pockets surrounding the femur in both cases.