We found a match
Your institution may have rights to this item. Sign in to continue.
- Title
Equine duodenitis-proximal jejunitis: A review.
- Authors
Arroyo, Luis G.; Gomez, Diego E.; Martins, Candace
- Abstract
Duodenitis-proximal jejunitis (DPJ) is an inflammatory process of the proximal part of the small intestine and occurs sporadically in horses. It is clinically characterized by an acute onset of ileus and nasogastric reflux leading to systemic signs of toxemia. This review discusses the definition of the disease, potential etiologic agents, clinical findings, epidemiological features, histopathologic and clinico-pathological findings, and medical management of this condition. Salmonella spp., mycotoxins, Clostridium perfringens, and Clostridium difficile have all been associated with the disease but there is limited supporting evidence for any agent other than C. difficile. Particular attention, however, was given to etiological investigations and the data available to support the proposed etiological agents. The potential role of C. difficile as the etiological agent of DPJ, possible pathogenesis, and recent efforts to support this hypothesis are highlighted, but it is recognized that there could be more than one agent that causes the disease.
- Subjects
SMALL intestine diseases; INFLAMMATION; ENTERITIS; BOWEL obstructions; TOXEMIA; MYCOTOXINS; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Canadian Veterinary Journal / Revue Vétérinaire Canadienne, 2018, Vol 59, Issue 5, p510
- ISSN
0008-5286
- Publication type
Article