Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Equine granulocytic ehrlichiosis in Connecticut caused by an agent resembling the human granulocytotropic ehrlichia.
- Journal:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Madigan, J E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study talks about the first known cases of equine granulocytic ehrlichiosis, a disease affecting horses, in New England. The researchers found that the DNA of the bacteria causing this illness in horses is the same as that which causes a similar disease in humans. This suggests a close relationship between the two types of ehrlichiosis. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring this disease in horses, especially in areas where it hasn't been seen before.
Abstract
The first recognized cases of equine granulocytic ehrlichiosis in New England are described. The DNA sequence of the 16S rRNA gene of the causative ehrlichia was found to be identical to that of the human granulocytotropic ehrlichia, the agent of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis.
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