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Patricia Neira-Egea1, Clara Alamar Malvoisin2, María de la Cuesta-Torrado1
1Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Cardenal Herrera-CEU University, CEU Universities, 46115 Alfara del Patriarca, Spain.
Gastric candidiasis, a yeast infection, is now identified in adult horses, presenting pseudo-membranous lesions similar to foals. This finding suggests a potential link to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in horses.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Mycology
- Equine Health
Background:
- * *Candida* species are common yeasts in mammalian microbiota, capable of opportunistic infections.
- * Recent human studies link *Candida* overgrowth to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- * Gastrointestinal candidiasis is documented in foals but not typically in adult horses.
Observation:
- * This study investigated five adult horses with gastric lesions and *Candida* infiltration.
- * Lesions exhibited a characteristic yellow/white pseudo-membranous appearance.
- * Fungal presence was confirmed via culture and histopathology.
Findings:
- * *Candida* species were confirmed in the gastric lesions of adult horses.
- * Three horses displayed duodenal histopathological changes, suggesting potential IBD.
- * This research confirms gastric candidiasis can affect adult horses.
Implications:
- * Gastric candidiasis may occur in adult horses, challenging previous assumptions.
- * Further research is crucial to understand the pathogenesis and clinical significance of equine gastric candidiasis.
- * This condition could impact equine gastrointestinal health and performance.
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