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Hydatid disease in a horse.

A A Binhazim1, B G Harmon, E L Roberson

  • 1Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

A horse necropsy revealed numerous liver hydatid cysts containing Echinococcus granulosus protoscolices. This finding highlights the risk of equine hydatidosis in imported horses from endemic regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Parasitology
  • Equine Medicine

Background:

  • Equine hydatidosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a parasitic disease affecting horses.
  • Importation of horses from endemic areas poses a risk for disease introduction.

Observation:

  • Numerous hydatid cysts were incidentally discovered in the liver of a 28-year-old horse during routine necropsy.
  • The horse had a history of being imported from an area known to be enzootic for equine hydatidosis.

Findings:

  • Viable protoscolices of Echinococcus granulosus were successfully obtained from the observed liver cysts.
  • The presence of viable protoscolices confirms the infectivity and potential for transmission of the parasite.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections, such as Echinococcus granulosus, in the differential diagnosis of liver abnormalities in horses.
  • Import health regulations and surveillance programs are crucial for preventing the spread of zoonotic parasites like Echinococcus granulosus in equine populations.