Renal dysfunction associated with infection of Leptospira interrogans in a horse

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1992 Nov 1;201(9):1391-2.

Abstract

Renal failure associated with infection of Leptospira interrogans was detected in a horse. Fever, leukocytosis, pyuria, isosthenuria, and azotemia were suggestive of an inflammatory urinary tract disease. Despite persistent pyuria, no bacteria were found during routine microscopic examinations or bacteriologic culturing of urine. A fluorescent antibody examination of the urine was positive for L interrogans. Serologic testing during a 6-month period, supported an acute infection with L interrogans serovar pomona. Treatment with intravenously administered fluids and antimicrobials resulted in clinical recovery. Leptospira interrogans serovar pomona has been reported as causing fever, uveitis, or abortion in horses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy
  • Acute Kidney Injury / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fluid Therapy / veterinary
  • Horse Diseases / etiology*
  • Horse Diseases / therapy
  • Horses
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Leptospira interrogans / isolation & purification*
  • Leptospirosis / complications
  • Leptospirosis / therapy
  • Leptospirosis / veterinary*
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents