Unilateral scrotal pyocele in ram caused by Staphylococcus capitis
Australian Veterinary Journal publish this investigation article
December 1st, 2009
A massive unilateral scrotal pyocele caused by Staphylococcus capitis in a 6-year-old ram is reported. Ultrasound examination of the right hemiscrotum showed an irregular hyperechoic mass in an anechoic fluid. A dense exudate was collected from the scrotum for microbiological analysis. Grossly, there was an extensive greenish purulent exudate and a completely atrophied right testis. Coagulase-negative S. capitis was isolated in pure culture. To the authors` knowledge, this is the first report of genital infection by S. capitis in rams. This microorganism should be included in the differential diagnosis of ovine genital infections
Lacasta D., Ferrer LM., Ramos JJ., Ortin A., Vela AI. and Latre MV.
 | Servicio de Identificación y Caracterización Microbiana (ICM). Centro de Vigilancia Sanitaria Veterinaria (VISAVET). Universidad Complutense (UCM). |
| Departamento de Sanidad Animal. Facultad de Veterinaria. Universidad Complutense (UCM). |
 | Departamento de Patología Animal. Facultad de Veterinaria. Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR). |
