Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New virus in horses causes fever and jaundice
By Gerdes, G H & Pieterse, L M·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1993·Department of Virology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The isolation and identification of Potchefstroom virus: a new member of the equine encephalosis group of orbiviruses.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Researchers found a new type of virus called Potchefstroom virus in the blood of five horses that were showing signs of fever and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and eyes). This virus is part of a group known as equine encephalosis viruses, which can affect horses. Through specific tests, they determined that this new virus is related to an existing type called Gamil, but it is different enough to be classified as its own serotype. This discovery adds to our understanding of viruses that can impact horse health.
Abstract
Virus was isolated from the blood of horses (n = 5) showing fever and jaundice and was identified as equine encephalosis virus. In cross neutralisation tests, the isolates were shown to belong to a new serotype related to Gamil, one of the 6 known serotypes of equine encephalosis virus. The name Potchefstroom has been proposed for this new serotype.
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