Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse diagnosed with Potomac horse fever in Manitoba
By Durán, María Carolina & Marqués, Fernando J·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Detection of Neorickettsia risticii, the agent of Potomac horse fever, in a Gypsy Vanner stallion from Manitoba.
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Plain-English summary
A Gypsy Vanner stallion from Manitoba was diagnosed with Potomac horse fever, which is an illness caused by a bacteria called Neorickettsia risticii. The horse was suffering from colitis, which means he had inflammation in his intestines. Tests on his feces confirmed the presence of this bacteria. This case is notable because it is the first time Potomac horse fever has been reported in Manitoba.
Abstract
A horse with colitis from Manitoba referred to the Veterinary Medical Centre, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, was diagnosed with Potomac horse fever (PHF). Polymerase chain reaction analysis of the feces confirmed Neorickettsia risticii infection. This is the first reported case of PHF in Manitoba.
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