EPM Flashcards
1
Q
what causes it
A
sarcocystis neurona
2
Q
how is it transmitted
A
opossum feces is ingested
3
Q
who gets it
A
foals and older horses
4
Q
what is the true prevelance of EPM
A
1% actually get clinical signs
5
Q
clinical signs of EPM
A
multifocal neurologic signs- ataxia, asymmetry, atrophy
6
Q
how to diagnose EPM
A
rule out other neurologic causes- normal CBC, lack of inflammatory response, there are tests but none are gold standard
7
Q
what are the two tests that we use and trust
A
SAG 2 4/3 ELISA and IFAT (UC davis)
8
Q
treatment for EPM
A
kill protozoa and decrease inflammation
folate inhibiting drugs-rebalance
ponazuril or diclazuril
NSAIDs
Dexamethasone
