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Foot Pad Dermatitis Associated with Osteomyelitis in a Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)

Alireza Jahandideh1, Reihaneh Manouchehri1, Shiva Jahanshiri1 and Manely Ansari1
  • 1 Islamic Azad University, Iran

Abstract

A Captive mute swan with swelling abscesses in foot pads of both legs was presented. A complete blood count reveals systemic infection. Radiographs showed radiopaque areas in foot pad of both legs and osteomyelitic periosteal reaction in left foot. After anesthesia, surgical debridement was carried out to remove pus and necrotic tissue on the plantar surface of both feet. Full surgical debridement, effective antibiotics, good post-surgical care and husbandry are affecting factors that cause no recurs of disease despite osteomyelitis.

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Volume 13 No. 2, 2018, 66-69

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajavsp.2018.66.69

Submitted On: 29 January 2018 Published On: 6 May 2018

How to Cite: Jahandideh, A., Manouchehri, R., Jahanshiri, S. & Ansari, M. (2018). Foot Pad Dermatitis Associated with Osteomyelitis in a Mute Swan (Cygnus olor). American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 13(2), 66-69. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajavsp.2018.66.69

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Keywords

  • Mute Swan
  • Cygnus olor
  • Bumblefoot
  • Ostemyelitis
  • Staphylococcus aureus