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  • Potomac horse fever (PHF) is a significant cause of equine colitis.
  • Neorickettsia risticii was the sole identified causative agent until recently.
  • Neorickettsia findlayensis has now been isolated from horses exhibiting PHF symptoms.

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  • To summarize the current understanding of Potomac horse fever.
  • To highlight the newly identified causative agent, N. findlayensis.
  • To outline diagnostic and treatment strategies for PHF.

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  • Literature review of Potomac horse fever.
  • Identification of clinical signs, transmission routes, and diagnostic methods.
  • Review of established and emerging treatment protocols.

Main Results:

  • Neorickettsia spp. infection, often via ingestion of infected aquatic insects, causes PHF.
  • Common clinical signs include fever, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and colic.
  • PCR testing of blood and feces is the preferred diagnostic method.

Conclusions:

  • Neorickettsia findlayensis is an emerging cause of PHF in horses.
  • Tetracycline antibiotics are effective treatments for PHF.
  • Supportive care is crucial for managing affected horses.