Equine Flash Notes - Equine Infectious Anemia Flashcards

1
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what are the classic clinical signs seen with equine infectious anemia?

A

recurrent fever, petechiae, anemia, & edema

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what is the classic case presentation of a horse with acute EIA?

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fever, transient anorexia, petechiae, mild thrombocytopenia, & death

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what is the classic case presentation of a horse with chronic EIA?

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recurrent fever, hemolytic anemia, marked thrombocytopenia, petechiae, dependent edema, weight loss, cachexia, & death

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what are three reportable equine diseases?

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EIA, EEE/WEE/VEE, equine viral arteritis, & vesicular stomatitis

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how is EIA commonly transmitted between horses?

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spread via biting insects - especially horse flies & deer flies

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what is the etiology behind EIA?

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lentivirus, retroviridae family - related to HIV, so life long infection

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how is EIA diagnosed?

A

COGGINS AGID!!! or ELISA

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what is the prognosis for EIA?

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grave, infected for life - either euthanize or keep isolated forever 200 yards away from other equid species

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how is EIA prevented?

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annual testing, euthanasia/quarantine of affected horses, & fly control

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T/F: the most common type of infection with EIA is an inapparent carrier horse

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TRUE

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