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    • Veterinary Virology
    • Equine Infectious Diseases
    • Arthropod-borne Viral Diseases

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    • African horse sickness (AHS) is a highly fatal, noncontagious, arthropod-borne viral disease affecting equids.
    • The disease is caused by the African horse sickness virus (AHSV), an orbivirus primarily transmitted by Culicoides midges.
    • AHS poses a significant threat due to its high mortality rate and potential for rapid spread.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the clinical manifestations of AHS.
    • To discuss the pathological findings associated with AHS.
    • To examine diagnostic challenges and current treatment strategies for AHS.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on African horse sickness.
    • Analysis of clinical signs and pathological changes reported in affected horses.
    • Evaluation of diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions.

    Main Results:

    • AHS presents with severe cardiovascular and pulmonary signs.
    • Diagnosis can be challenging due to varied clinical presentations.
    • Effective vector control and rapid diagnostics are key to disease management.

    Conclusions:

    • African horse sickness virus (AHSV) infection is a critical concern for equine health globally.
    • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are essential to mitigate AHS outbreaks.
    • Preventing introduction into naive populations, like the Western Hemisphere, is paramount.