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A case of equine piroplasmosis in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Hiroko Aida1, Jonathan H Foreman2, Akihiro Ochi3
1Equine Department, Japan Racing Association, Tokyo 105-0003, Japan.
Abstract:
Equine piroplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. A competition horse that had been imported to the Equestrian Park for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and had a fever over 40°C and severe anemia was diagnosed with equine piroplasmosis by blood smear and direct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for Theileria equi. Treatment with protozoan anthelmintics and whole blood transfusion diminished the fever, improved the anemia, and allowed the horse to return home safely. Preparation for routine cases of this infection should include the development of a system that allows accurate and prompt international dissemination of information and implementation of quarantine measures.
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