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It can be associated with '''bladder outlet obstruction'''. It may also act as a '''reservoir for bacteria''' if it is not completely evacuated during micturition and lead to urachitis and a patent urachus.
 
It can be associated with '''bladder outlet obstruction'''. It may also act as a '''reservoir for bacteria''' if it is not completely evacuated during micturition and lead to urachitis and a patent urachus.
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==Clinical signs==
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==Clinical Signs==
 
Foals exhibit signs of '''stranguria, tenesmus and dysuria'''.
 
Foals exhibit signs of '''stranguria, tenesmus and dysuria'''.
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Urachitis and a patent urachus cases should be administered '''antimicrobials''' and the urachus can be cauterised with 2% iodine or silver nitrate or '''surgical removal of the umbilical remnants''' can be performed.
 
Urachitis and a patent urachus cases should be administered '''antimicrobials''' and the urachus can be cauterised with 2% iodine or silver nitrate or '''surgical removal of the umbilical remnants''' can be performed.
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==References==
 
==References==
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Pycock, J. (1997) '''Self-assessment colour review of equine reproduction and stud medicine''' ''Manson Publishing''
 
Pycock, J. (1997) '''Self-assessment colour review of equine reproduction and stud medicine''' ''Manson Publishing''
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[[Category:Urological Diseases - Horse]]
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