Chlamydial Neonatal Conjunctivitis

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Chlamydial Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Clinical signs: A bilateral conjunctivitis which is present at, or soon after birth. There may be marked inflammation and chemosis.

Treatment: Use of an eye preparation containing chlortetracyline three times daily.

Comment: Chlamydia can be associated with conjunctivitis in older animals. The incubation period may be as long as 6-8 weeks, and symptomless carriers do exist. Chlamydia is difficult to isolate from routine eye swabs, as it requires a special transport medium and specific test (PCR test).
It may therefore be overlooked as a diagnosis of conjunctivitis in the older guinea pig, but should be considered if a stud suffers from an 'epidemic' of conjunctivitis. All affected and in-contact guinea pigs should be treated at the same time.

Thanks to 'Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs Second edition'

Our vet told us the incubation period was 3 weeks, and of course it didn't work as the book says 6-8 weeks.

I recommend this book to every cavy owner, it tells you absolutely all about treatments and helps you diagnose problems easily.

Hannah

[Dawn - Admin]

A FIVE day course of Baytril will usually clear this condition up.

Dawn