1. Case #6 Placentitis in a horse
Steve Rushton, DVM, Diplomate ACVP
Jennifer Haugland, DVM
Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Raleigh, North Carolina
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2. History and Gross Exam Aborted 235-240 day old fetus
Multifocal, raised, thickened chorion
Multifocal nodular masses on allantois
Thickened amnion
Skin thickened with thin, grey exudate
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20. Bacteriology/Mycology
Bipolaris sp fungus cultured from stomach contents and placenta
No significant bacteria cultured
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21. Bipolaris sp. Opportunistic soil dwelling fungus
Dematiaceous fungus that often is non-pigmented in hyphal form
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22. Bipolaris sp.
Associated with bovine abortion and granulomatous rhinitis/sinusitis
Keratoconjunctivitis, sinusitis, and meningitis in humans
Not reported in equine abortions
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