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==Introduction==  

==Introduction==  

'''Septicaemia''' in the foal is a '''serious''' and '''life-threatening''' condition that requires '''prompt diagnosis''' and '''treatment'''. It is caused by the presence of '''bacteria''', or '''bacterial toxins''' in the '''blood'''. The infection can either be localised (ie to the joints or umbilicus) or generalised, with systemic signs.

'''Septicaemia''' in the foal is a '''serious''' and '''life-threatening''' condition that requires '''prompt diagnosis''' and '''treatment'''. It is caused by the presence of '''bacteria''', or '''bacterial toxins''' in the '''blood'''. The infection can either be localised (ie to the joints or umbilicus) or generalised, with systemic signs.

Predisposing factors include:

Predisposing factors include:

* [[Failure of Passive Trnasfer|'''Failure of passive transfer''']] - due to failure of the foal to suckle adequate quantities of colostrum, or low volume/poor quality colostrum produced by the dam.

* [[Failure of Passive Transfer|'''Failure of passive transfer''']] - due to failure of the foal to suckle adequate quantities of colostrum, or low volume/poor quality colostrum produced by the dam.

* [[Dystocia - Horse|'''Dystocia''']]

* [[Dystocia - Horse|'''Dystocia''']]

* '''Premature/Dysmature foal'''

* '''Premature/Dysmature foal'''

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

Prognosis is dependant on the severity of clinical signs and the individual organs affected. '''Early recognition and aggressive treatment''' are key to an improved prognosis.

Prognosis is dependant on the severity of clinical signs and the individual organs affected. '''Early recognition and aggressive treatment''' are key to an improved prognosis.

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Cardiovascular Diseases - Horse]]

[[Category:Cardiovascular Diseases - Horse]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]