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A clinical case of dourine in an outbreak in Italy.
Abstract: In May 2011, dourine was reported in Italy following the declaration of a positive result observed in a stallion undergoing routine testing for stud purposes. Clinical signs, anatomo-histopathological findings and laboratory results that resulted in the confirmation of diagnosis of dourine in a clinically affected mare, which was the likely source of infection in the stallion, are described.
Publication Date: 2011-12-24 PubMed ID: 22194229 The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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This research paper describes a clinical case of dourine, a sexually transmitted disease in horses, that occurred during an outbreak in Italy in 2011. It provides a detailed report of the clinical symptoms, anatomical and histopathological findings, and laboratory results that led to the confirmation of dourine diagnosis in a mare suspected to be the infection source for a stallion.
Summary of the Outbreak
- The research begins with the report of a dourine outbreak in Italy in May 2011. The presence of this disease came to light when a stallion tested positive during routine examination for stud purposes.
- This identification of dourine marked a significant event as it had significant health implications for the equine population in Italy.
Dourine Disease and its Impact
- Dourine is a sexually transmitted disease that affects horses. It typically presents through a range of clinical symptoms including lack of coordination, weight loss, and paralysis in severe cases.
- This disease can have a significant impact on horse health and breed quality, therefore, early detection and treatment are crucial.
Clinical Case Presentation
- The paper offers a comprehensive documentation of the clinical case of a mare, suspected to be the source of the infection for the stallion who initially tested positive for dourine.
- The clinical signs shown by the mare, the findings from the anatomical and histopathological examinations, and the laboratory results are explicated to give a clear understanding of how the diagnosis of dourine was arrived at.
- Details provided about the specific symptoms and test results help to outline the severity of the disease and its potential repercussions.
Health Significance
- The emergence and diagnosis of dourine in Italy highlighted through this incident has important implications for animal health, breeding programs, and overall horse industry in the country.
- This case provides crucial information which could aid in the development of prevention and control strategies for dourine, thereby protecting the health and quality of the horse population.
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APA
Scacchia M, Cammà C, Di Francesco G, Di Provvido A, Giunta R, Luciani M, Marino AM, Pascucci I, Caporale V.
(2011).
A clinical case of dourine in an outbreak in Italy.
Vet Ital, 47(4), 473-472.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale, Teramo, Italy. m.scacchia@izs.it
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Disease Outbreaks
- Dourine / diagnosis
- Dourine / epidemiology
- Female
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horses
- Italy / epidemiology
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