Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse showing depression and disorientation - could it be anemia?
By McIlwraith, C W & Kitchen, D N·Published in The Cornell veterinarian·1978·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Neurologic signs and neuropathology associated with a case of equine infectious anemia.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Quarter-horse mare was found to have equine infectious anemia, which is a viral disease that affects horses. She showed several concerning symptoms, including being very tired, acting confused, circling in place, and having trouble controlling her legs. Tests revealed serious brain and spinal cord issues, including inflammation and fluid buildup. These neurological problems were linked to the symptoms she was experiencing. Unfortunately, the treatment for her condition did not appear to be effective.
Abstract
Neurologic signs and neuropathologic lesions associated with a case of equine infectious anemia in a 7 year old Quarter-horse mare were studied. Clinical signs included depression, disorientation, circling, knuckling at the fetlock and hypermetria. The neuropathologic lesions were characterized by a granulomatous ependymitis, subependymal encephalitis, choroiditis and hydrocephalus. These lesions were associated with signs of neurologic dysfunction which were the cause of the prominent clinical features.
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