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Review
. 2014 Dec;30(3):609-22.
doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2014.08.010. Epub 2014 Oct 3.

Rhodococcus equi foal pneumonia

Noah D Cohen  1
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Review

Rhodococcus equi foal pneumonia

Noah D Cohen. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Pneumonia caused by Rhodococcus equi is an important cause of disease and death in foals. This article reviews current knowledge of the epidemiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of R equi pneumonia in foals.

Keywords: Antimicrobial therapy; Extrapulmonary disorders; Foal; Pneumonia; Rhodococcus equi; Thoracic ultrasound.

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