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Equine herpesvirus 1 and 4.

Stephen M Reed1, Ramiro E Toribio

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. reed.10@osu.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|November 3, 2004
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Summary

Equine herpesvirus causes significant abortion, neurologic, and respiratory issues in horses. Neurologic cases can transmit the virus, posing diagnostic and protection challenges for equine health.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Equine Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Equine herpesviruses (EHV) are significant pathogens in horse populations.
  • Infections lead to abortion, neurologic conditions, and respiratory illness.
  • EHV establishes latent infections with potential for reactivation and transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the unique transmission dynamics of EHV in horses.
  • To underscore the diagnostic and protective challenges posed by EHV infections.
  • To emphasize the role of neurologically affected horses as a source of infection.

Main Methods:

  • This report focuses on observational data and case descriptions.
  • It analyzes the clinical presentation and transmission patterns of EHV.
  • Diagnostic and epidemiological challenges are discussed.

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Main Results:

  • Equine herpesvirus infections cause abortion, neurologic, and respiratory disease.
  • Latent infections and periodic reactivation are characteristic.
  • Horses with neurologic signs can serve as a source for transmission to other horses.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of EHV remains a challenge for veterinarians.
  • Developing effective protection strategies for horses is crucial.
  • Understanding transmission, especially from neurologic cases, is vital for disease control.