Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin bumps in a yearling horse - what is molluscum contagiosum?
By Cooley, A J et al.·Published in Journal of comparative pathology·1987·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molluscum contagiosum in a horse with granulomatous enteritis.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A yearling Standardbred filly had many small bumps on her skin, which were found to be caused by a virus called molluscum contagiosum. At the same time, she was also diagnosed with granulomatous enteritis, a condition where the intestines become inflamed and lose protein, which was confirmed through tissue examination. The researchers believe that her immune system's unusual response may have allowed the virus to spread widely. Overall, the findings suggest a connection between the skin condition and her intestinal issues.
Abstract
Widespread cutaneous papules in a yearling Standardbred filly were attributed by light and electron microscopic examination to molluscum contagiosum. Concomitant granulomatous enteritis, suspected clinically due to protein-losing enteropathy, was verified histopathologically. An associated altered altered immune response is suggested as the reason for the widespread poxvirus infection.
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