Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two cases of Neorickettsia (Ehrlichia) risticii infection in horses from Nova Scotia.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Heller, Meera C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Atlantic Veterinary College
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two horses in Nova Scotia were found to have Potomac horse fever (PHF), which is caused by a bacteria called Neorickettsia risticii. Tests were done on their colon tissue or blood to confirm the presence of this bacteria. These cases are significant because they are the first known instances of PHF in the Maritime Provinces.
Abstract
Two horses from Nova Scotia were diagnosed with Potomac horse fever (PHF). Polymerase chain reaction analysis was performed on formalin-fixed colon tissue or whole blood to show the presence of Neorickettsia risticii DNA, the causative agent of PHF. These are the first reported cases of PHF in the Maritime Provinces.
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