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DOI: 10.36560/15120221490
Submitted: 2021-10-11
Published: 2021-12-31

Necrotizing fasciitis in a Pitbull dog - Case Report

Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - Campus Sinop
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - Campus Sinop
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso - Campus Sinop
Necrotizing fasciitis, sepsis, dogs

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciistis is a necrotic infection that can affect the superficial and deep fascia, skin and subcutaneous tissue, has rapid progression, and can cause sepsis if not treated early. This article describes a case of necrotizing fasciitis in a 4-year-old male Pitbull. The animal presented posterior limb edema with disproportionate pain and prostration. The prescribed treatment was firocoxib 5m/ kg orally, 24/ 24h and dipyrone 25mg/kg orally, 8/8h. Due to the worsening of the clinical picture, the animal was hospitalzed and died. The diagnosis was made made through necropsy. Treatment with sugical debridement and antibiotic systemic therapy are recommended in these cases, the delay in your institution results in high mortality rates.

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How to Cite

Araújo, E. B. ., Lopes, J. W., & Gomes , L. F. F. . (2021). Necrotizing fasciitis in a Pitbull dog - Case Report . Scientific Electronic Archives, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.36560/15120221490