Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ureamic syndrome in Theileria equi-infected Argentine polo pony
By Idoko, S. I·Published in Journal of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences·2018·Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Abuja·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Ureamic Syndrome in Theileria Equi-Infected Argentine Polo Pony: A Case Report.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old Argentine Polo Pony was brought in with symptoms like not eating, being very lethargic, and having abdominal pain. The pony also had a fever, rapid breathing, and reddish-brown urine, along with signs of dehydration and tick infestation. Blood tests showed the presence of a parasite called Theileria equi, which can cause serious illness in horses. The pony was diagnosed with equine piroplasmosis and ureamic syndrome (a condition related to kidney issues). Treatment focused on addressing the infection and managing the symptoms, leading to an improvement in the pony's condition.
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Abstract
On June 26th, 2016, an 8-year old Argentine Polo Pony in the Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Resort, Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria was reported with the chief complaint of anorexia, depression, recurrent recumbency, colic and pyrexia. Physical examination revealed the following signs; pyrexia, tachypnoea and rapid pulse rates, bilateral epiphora as well as icteric ocular, gingival and vaginal mucous membranes, 5% dehydration, trembling, sweating, colic, body condition score of 3/5, reddish brown urine and tick infestation (identified as Rhipicephalus spp). Blood was collected via jugular venipuncture into vacutainer containing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) for microscopic and haematological analyses while a second aliquot was transferred into plain vacutainer for biochemical analysis. Giemsa stained thin blood smear revealed the presence of Theileria equi haemogram revealed normocytic hypochromic anaemia with thrombocytopaenia. The biochemical analysis showed decreased serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels, hyperproteinaemia, hyperglobulinaemia, ureamia, hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia, hypochloraemia and decreased bicarbonate concentration. Based on the presenting clinical signs, presence of ticks and laboratory findings, equine piroplasmosis accompanied by ureamic syndromewas diagnosed..
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