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Clinical Presentations And Antimicrobial Susceptibilities Of Corynebacterium Cystitidis Associated With Renal Disease In Four Beef Cattle, Joseph Smith, Adam C. Krull, Jennifer A. Schleining, Rachel J. Derscheid, Amanda J. Kreuder
Clinical Presentations And Antimicrobial Susceptibilities Of Corynebacterium Cystitidis Associated With Renal Disease In Four Beef Cattle, Joseph Smith, Adam C. Krull, Jennifer A. Schleining, Rachel J. Derscheid, Amanda J. Kreuder
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Background
Renal disease caused by Corynebacterium cystitidis in beef cattle may be misclassified as Corynebacterium renale, and limited information about C. cystitidis infections in beef cattle currently is available.
Objective
To describe clinical presentation, diagnosis, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs), and outcome of renal disease caused by C. cystitidis in beef cattle.
Methods
Retrospective case series.
Animals
Four client-owned beef cattle.
Results
All affected cattle had anorexia as a primary complaint. Of the 3 that had ante-mortem diagnostic tests performed, all had pyelonephritis based on azotemia in combination with urinalysis and ultrasonographic findings. Cultures yielded C. cystitidis which was identified …