Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rhodococcus equi hyperimmune plasma decreases pneumonia severity after a randomised experimental challenge of neonatal foals.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Sanz, M G et al.
- Affiliation:
- University of Kentucky · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Since a vaccine is not available against Rhodococcus equi, R equi-specific hyperimmune plasma (HIP) is commonly used, although its efficacy remains controversial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of a commercially available HIP to prevent clinical rhodococcal pneumonia in neonatal foals after experimental challenge.
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