Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A cluster of equine granulomatous enteritis cases: the link with aluminium.
- Journal:
- Veterinary and human toxicology
- Year:
- 1998
- Authors:
- Fogarty, U et al.
- Affiliation:
- Irish Equine Centre
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at six horses that had a condition called granulomatous enteritis, which involves inflammation in the intestines. Researchers found aluminum in the tissues and lesions of these horses, as well as in the blood vessels of their intestines. The paper discusses how aluminum, along with acidity and certain invading microorganisms like parasites, might be connected to these intestinal issues. The outcome of the study suggests a potential link between aluminum exposure and the development of this condition in horses.
Abstract
A cluster of 6 cases of equine granulomatous enteritis is described. Aluminium was demonstrated in the tissues and lesions of these horses and in the intimal bodies of intestinal vessels. The relationship between granulomatous lesions, aluminium, acidity and invading microorganisms, particularly parasites, is presented and discussed.
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