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Getah virus as an equine pathogen.

Y Fukunaga1, T Kumanomido, M Kamada

  • 1Epizootic Research Station, Equine Research Institute, Japan Racing Association, Tochigi, Japan.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|February 24, 2001
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Getah virus, a mosquito-borne alphavirus, can cause mild illness in horses. An inactivated vaccine is available for prevention and control in Japan.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Arbovirology
  • Equine Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Getah virus, an alphavirus (Togaviridae family), is mosquito-borne and geographically widespread.
  • The natural host was unknown until a 1978 outbreak in Japanese racehorses, with infrequent clinical disease outbreaks reported globally.
  • Clinical signs in horses are mild, including fever, limb edema, and rash, with high recovery rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and control of Getah virus infection in horses.

Main Methods:

  • Review of seroepizootiologic studies and outbreak reports.
  • Description of clinical signs and diagnostic methods (virus isolation, serological tests like SN, CF, HI, ELISA).
  • Mention of available inactivated vaccine for horses in Japan.

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Main Results:

  • Getah virus infection in horses typically presents with mild, non-life-threatening signs and a high recovery rate.
  • High antibody prevalence detected in Japanese horse populations.
  • Virus isolation and serological tests are effective diagnostic tools.

Conclusions:

  • Getah virus poses a manageable threat to equine populations, particularly in Japan.
  • Prompt diagnosis and available vaccination are key for control.
  • Continued surveillance is important for understanding its epidemiology.