Common Equine Diseases: Neurologic Diseases Flashcards
What is the causative agent for Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis?
Sarcocystis neurona
Neospora hughesi
What are the clinical signs of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis?
Muscle atrophy and cranial abnormalities
How is Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis diagnosed?
Necropsy
Elevated serum
CSF
What is the treatment for Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis?
Antiprotozoal drugs
Supportive
Vitamin E
What is the causative agent for Encephalomyelitis?
Equine alphavirus
What are the clinical signs of Encephalomyelitis?
Fever, ataxia, paralysis, circling, head pressing, hyperexcitability
How is Encephalomyelitis diagnosed?
Presumptive before death
How is Encephalomyelitis treated?
There is no treatment
What is the causative agent of West Nile Virus?
Flaviviridae family
What are the clinical signs of West Nile Virus?
Low-grade fever Lack of appetite Depression Colic Personality changes Paralysis
How is West Nile Virus diagnosed?
IgM-capture ELISA CSF PRNT Virus isolation PCR
How is West Nile Virus treated?
Supportive care
How is West Nile virus and Encephalomyelitis transmitted?
Mosquitos
What is the causative agent for Wobbler Syndrome?
Compression of the spinal cord in the neck region
What are the clinical signs of Wobbler Syndrome?
Incoordination
