Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse unable to rise - what is equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy?
By Olsen, T F·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2001·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy in a 14-year-old quarter horse stallion.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A 14-year-old quarter horse stallion was brought in because he couldn't get up and was lying on his side. He was diagnosed with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, a serious viral infection affecting the nervous system. Although he showed some initial improvement, he continued to have coordination problems and bladder issues. Sadly, after two months of treatment, he was euthanized due to his ongoing health struggles.
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Abstract
A 14-year-old, quarter horse stallion was presented in lateral recumbency, unable to rise. Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy was diagnosed, based on presentation, clinical signs, and the ruling out of other possibilities. After initial rapid improvements, ataxia remained, as did chronic cystitis secondary to bladder paralysis. He was euthanized after 2 months.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11265193/