Common Equine Diseases: Miscellaneous Diseases

Question 1

What is the causative agent of hernias?

Answer 1

Intestine passes through an opening in the abdominal wall

Question 2

What are the clinical signs of hernias?

Answer 2

Protrusions of an internal organ through the wall of its containing cavity

Question 3

How are hernias diagnosed?

Answer 3

Clinical signs

Question 4

How are hernias treated?

Answer 4

May close spontaneously

Surgery

Question 5

What is the causative agent for Recurrent Uveitis or Moon Blindness?

Answer 5

Bacteria
Viral infections
Parasites
Trauma

Question 6

What are the clinical signs of Recurrent Uveitis or Moon Blindness?

Answer 6

Blepharospasm Conjunctival & ciliary injection Lacrimation
Vascularization Hypopyon Hyphema
Swollen dull iris Vitreal inflammation Hypotonia
Photophobia Peripheral corneal edema Aqueous flare
Miosis Papillary inflammation Retinal vasculitis

Question 7

How is Recurrent uveitis or Moon blindness diagnosed?

Answer 7

Clinical signs

Question 8

How is Recurrent Uveitis or Moon blindness treated?

Answer 8

Prevent secondary bacterial infections

Topical corticosteroids