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Unit 2 - Neuro 2 Flashcards

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What is the pathophysiology of cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy?

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Compression of the spinal cord due to impingement from the vertebrae narrowing the vertebral canal

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When can impingement in patients with cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy occur?

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It can be static (at rest) or dynamic (when the neck is flexed/extended)

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What horses are typically affected by cervical stenotic myelopathy?

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Big and young horses (CVSM type 1) or older and arthritic (CVSM type 2)

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What clinical signs are associated with cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy?

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Normal physical exam, normal mentation, normal cranial nerve exam, and ataxia affecting all four limbs (hindlimbs may be 1-2 grades worse than forelimbs)

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How is cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy diagnosed?

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radiographs or myelogram

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What are the cons to using radiographs to diagnose cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy?

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It is a 2D image of a 3D structure - you need to get really good laterals

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What are the pros to using a myelogram to diagnose cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy?

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Current gold standard for static and dynamic compression

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What are cons to using a myelogram to diagnose cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy?

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More expensive, requires general anesthesia, and the horse may wake up from general anesteshia 1-2 grades worse than before (temporary)

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How is Cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy treated?

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Basket’ surgery, time and decrease caloric intake if the horse is still growing, retirement, or euthanasia

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What is the goal with basket surgery for cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy?

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To prevent them from doing worse and get 1-2 grades better within the next year

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What etiologic agent causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis?

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Sarcocystis neurona

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How do horses get S. neurona?

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by eating opossum feces

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Where does S. neurona travel?

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wherever it wants to go

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In practice, what clinical signs can equine protozoal myeloencephalitis have?

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anything it wants to be

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Accorind to the NAVLE, what clinical signs does equine protozoal myeloencephalitis have?

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Asymptomatic, hind limb ataxia and atrophy

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How is equine protozoal myeloencephalitis diagnosed?

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serology, CSF antibody titres, and necropsy

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When is serology for equine protozoal myeloencephalopathy valuable?

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When you get a negative test. Serology tests for exposure which 90% of horses have, so if you get a negative test it means they havent been exposed.

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What is the gold-standard for diagnosis for EPM?

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necropsy to find the parasite

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What is the ante-mortem gold standard for diagnosis of EPM?

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CSF antibody titers

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How is EPM treated?

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Sulfadiazine/pyrimethamine (Rebalance), ponazuril (Marquis), or Diclazuril (Protazil) +/- NSAIDs, +/- steroids, vitamin E and corn oil with Marquis

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What is the prognosis for EPM?

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60% of horses improve by at least 1 grade

22
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What is the pathophysiology of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalomalacia?

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EHV-1 can cause microthromboses of the spinal cord in SOME horses

23
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True or False: Only the neuropathic strain of EHM can cause neurologic signs.

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False - although there is a neuropathic strain, but all strains have the potential

24
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What is EHM vaccination not protective against?

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neurologic disease - it does not protect against viremia

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What clinical signs are associated with EHM?

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Often have a fever proceeding clinical signs, can have a fever at the time of clinical disease, ataxia, tetraparesis, urine +/- fecal retention, incontinence, occasionally changes in mentation, ocular lesions

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What must you do first if you suspect EHM?

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contact your state vet - it is reportable

27
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Once you have contacted your state vet, what should be done next if you have a patient you suspect to have EPM?

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Nasal sqabs, buff coats from affected horses(s) for PCR

Stop traffic at the barn

BID rectal temperatures from other horses at the farm If possible

Quarantine confirmed or suspected horses

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How is EHM treated?

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Supportive care - keep them in a safe place and provice them with fluid and nutrition, bladder catheterization and fecal elimination may be necessary

29
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What is the prognosis for EHM?

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50% case fatality

30
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What is the pathophysiology of rabies?

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Local replication of the rabies virus (bite), travel via Ach receptors to the CNS via peripheral nerves and then replicates in the brain before it reaches the salivary glands

31
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What are the wildlife reservoirs of rabies infection in horses?

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foxes, skunks, bats, and racoons

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What clinical signs are associated with a rabies infection?

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Wide variety of clinical manifestations.

Suspect with any horse that has intracranial dysfunction.

Dysphagia, weakness, paresthesia (intense pruritus), colic-like signs, increased salivation, and stuporness

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How is rabies treated?

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There is no treatment - submit all suspects for post-mortem and contact the state veterinarian

34
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How is rabies prevented?

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rabies vaccination

35
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What causes equine leukoencephalomalacia?

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Ingestion of mycotoxin fumosin B1 in growing moldy corn

36
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When is equine leukoencephalomalacia most common?

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in late fall and early spring

37
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What are the initial clinical signs associated with equine leukoencephalomalacia?

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Incoordination, aimless walking, intermittent anorexia, lethargy, obtundation, head pressing, and blindness

38
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What are the progressive clinical signs associated with equine leukoencephalomalacia?

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delirium, hyperexcitability, belligerence, and sweating

39
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What are the end stage clinical signs associated with equine leukoencephalomalacia?

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recumbency, seizures, and death

40
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How is equine leukoencephalomalacia treated?

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there is no treatment

41
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What will you find on necropsy in patients with equine leukoencephalomalacia?

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Liquifactive necrosis and degeneration of the cerebral hemispheres

42
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What causes nigropallidal encephalomalacia?

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Yellow-star thistle and russian knapweed ingestion

43
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Where is yellow star thistle and russain knapweed found?

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in the western US

44
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What clinical signs are associated with Nigropallidal encephalomalacia?

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inability to prehend, masticate and deglutinate, swallowing appears to be intact, hypertonicity of facial muscles, tongue protrusiton, and constant chewing

45
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How is Nigropallidal encephalomalacia treated?

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there is notreatment

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What will you find on necropsy in horses with Nigropallidal encephalomalacia?

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Unilateral to bilateral softening and necrosis of the globus pallidus and substantia nigra

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