Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with left eye uveitis and kidney infection by Halicephalobus
By Boswinkel, M et al.·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·2006·Departement Gezondheidszorg Paard, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Halicephalobus gingivalis infection in a 5-year-old Tinker gelding].
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Tinker gelding was brought in with a fever and decreased vision in his left eye. He also showed signs of lethargy and had an enlarged left kidney. Despite tests revealing serious issues like anemia and protein in his urine, his condition worsened over two days, leading to severe neurological symptoms. Sadly, the horse was euthanized, and a post-mortem examination found a widespread infection from a parasite called Halicephalobus gingivalis affecting his eye, kidneys, and nervous system.
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Abstract
A 5-year old Tinker gelding was referred to the Department of Equine Sciences with a left eye uveitis and fever. At presentation the horse showed a mild lethargy, fever and decreased vision of the left eye. Rectal examination revealed an enlarged left kidney, with a hard and an irregular surface. The cranial mesentery artery had an enlarged and irregular aspect. Blood analysis showed anaemia, leucocytosis, increased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine and a hyperproteinemia. Urine analysis repeatedly showed a marked proteinuria and an increased gammaGT/creatinine ratio. The amount of abdominal fluid was slightly increased. However, the aspect, amount of cells and protein were normal. In the following two days the fever persisted and the horse showed anorexia and severe neurological signs. The horse was euthanized with permission of the owner. Post mortem examination showed a generalized parasitic infestation of Halicephalobus gingivalis in the uvea of the left eye, the kidneys and the central nerve system.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16502977/