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A. Equine and Camelid Medicine and Surgery > Tick Borne Diseases in Horses > Flashcards

Tick Borne Diseases in Horses Flashcards

1
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what is Borrelia burgdorferi?

A

gram negative spirochete
helical shaped

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what is the vector of Borrelia burgdorferi?

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Ixodes scapularis

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what maintains the life cycle of Borrelia burgdorferi?

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deer
white-footed mouse

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4
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what signs are documented with B. burgforferi in horses?

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neuroborreliosis
uveitis
pseudolymphoma

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5
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what does lyme multiplex assay detect?

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antibodies to 3 antigens

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what does Anaplasma phagocytophilum cause?

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necrotizing vasculitis

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what are the common clinical signs with equine granulocytic anaplasmosis?

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fever, anorexia, depression
limb edema

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what can be seen on clinical pathology with equine granulocytic anaplasmosis?

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thrombocytopenia
neutropenia
anemia
mild hypoalbuminemia
increased globulins

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9
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what is the etiology of equine babesiosis?

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Babesia caballi
Theileria equi

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how long must Ixodes scapularis be attached to transmit Borrelia burgdorferi?

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16-24 hours

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what are common clinical signs of lyme in other species?

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skin rash- erythema migrans
arthritis, joint effusion, leg shifting lameness
fever
glomerulonephritis- type 3 hypersensitivity

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what serologic tests are available for lyme?

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lyme multiplex assay
C6 SNAP test- not validated horses

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which Osp’s are markers of infection of lyme?

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OspC
OspF
OspA: marker for vaccination

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which Osp is an indicator of early infection?

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OspC

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what can you use to treat lyme?

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tetracycline IV
oral minocycline
ceftiofur sodium

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what can be seen on a blood smear with Anaplasma phagocytophilum?

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cytoplasmic inclusions in granulocytes- neutrophilss and eosinophils

17
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when is Anaplasma phagocytophilum common?

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late fall, winter, spring

18
Q

what are some differential diagnoses for equine granulocytic anaplasmosis?

A

purpura hemorrhagica
liver disease
EIA
EVA
encephalitis

19
Q

how can you treat equine granulocytic anaplasmosis?

A

supportive
normally self-limiting
IV tetracycline
oral minocycline

20
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what is the usual vector of equine babesiosis?

A

dermacentor spp

21
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what does B. caballi look like?

A

paried
oval, round, or elliptical
large

22
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what does Th. equi look like?

A

2-4 organisms
small
maltese cross formation

23
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how is equine babesiosis prevented?

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no vaccine
restrict movement
B. caballi treated and quarantined
Th. equi denied entrance into USA
prevent introduction infected tickss

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