Bacterial discospondylitis in a cat |
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Authors: | R Malik M Latter D N Love |
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Institution: | *Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia;Department of Veterinary Pathology, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia |
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Abstract: | A cat with hindlimb ataxia which progressed to paraplegia was found to have bacterial discospondylitis and a paravertebral abscess at necropsy. The infection had penetrated the vertebral canal. It is postulated that the vertebral infection occurred following haematogenous spread from a pneumonic focus. |
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