Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outbreak of Lawsonia infection in standardbred foals in Ontario
By McGurrin, M Kimberly J et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2007·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An outbreak of Lawsonia intracellularis infection in a standardbred herd in Ontario.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A group of six standardbred foals in Ontario was diagnosed with a condition called protein-losing enteropathy, which is related to an infection caused by a bacteria known as Lawsonia intracellularis. This infection may have been spread by contact with local wildlife. The study details the symptoms the foals showed, the treatments they received, and the results of those treatments. The outcome of the treatment is not specified, but it highlights the importance of monitoring for this type of infection in young horses.
Abstract
An outbreak of protein-losing enteropathy associated with Lawsonia intracelluaris infection was diagnosed in 6 standardbred foals from a farm in Ontario. Wildlife exposure may have been involved in the perpetuation of disease in this outbreak. The clinical presentation, treatment, outcomes, and pathological findings are described.
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