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Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)2008; 180(3); 279-289; doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.08.004

Equine herpesvirus-1 myeloencephalopathy: a review of recent developments.

Abstract: Equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), although a relatively uncommon manifestation of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection, can cause devastating losses on individual farms or boarding stables. Although outbreaks of EHM have been recognized for centuries in domestic horse populations, many aspects of this disease remained poorly characterized. In recent years, an improved understanding of EHM has emerged from experimental studies and from data collected during field outbreaks at riding schools, racetracks and veterinary hospitals throughout North America and Europe. These outbreaks have highlighted the contagious nature of EHV-1 and have prompted a re-evaluation of diagnostic procedures, treatment modalities, preventative measures and biosecurity protocols for the disease. This review concentrates on these and other selected, clinically relevant aspects of EHM.
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Publication Date: 2008-09-19 PubMed ID: 18805030DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.08.004Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research paper reviews recent studies and data collections on Equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), a harmful manifestation of the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection. The review focuses on the infectious nature of EHV-1 and its potential implications for diagnostic procedures, treatment approaches, prevention measures, and biosecurity protocols.

Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)

  • The research paper revolves around EHM, a harmful manifestation of EHV-1 infection in horses. Although it’s relatively uncommon, it can cause devastating losses on individual farms or boarding stables and also impact riding schools, racetracks, and veterinary hospitals throughout North America and Europe.

Importance of Recent Developments

  • The latest experimental studies and field outbreak data have improved our understanding of EHM. The data collected during these outbreaks have highlighted the highly infectious nature of the EHV-1 virus.
  • These developments and the rising number of outbreaks have prompted a re-evaluation of various aspects related to EHM such as diagnostic procedures, treatment modalities, preventative measures and biosecurity protocols.

Clinically Relevant Aspects

  • Considering the potential impact of EHM on the equine population and the industries associated with it, understanding the clinically relevant aspects of EHM becomes crucial. This includes gaining insights into the transmission mechanisms of the EHV-1 virus, symptoms of the disease, innovative diagnostic tools, effective treatment methods, and disease prevention strategies.
  • The research paper endeavors to provide an overview of these clinically relevant aspects. The insights offered by the research help in promoting better health for the equine population and minimizing the economic repercussions of EHM outbreaks.

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Pusterla N, David Wilson W, Madigan JE, Ferraro GL. (2008). Equine herpesvirus-1 myeloencephalopathy: a review of recent developments. Vet J, 180(3), 279-289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2008.08.004

Publication

Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)
ISSN: 1090-0233
NlmUniqueID: 9706281
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 180
Issue: 3
Pages: 279-289

Researcher Affiliations

Pusterla, Nicola
  • Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA. npusterla@ucdavis.edu
David Wilson, W
    Madigan, John E
      Ferraro, Gregory L

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Disease Outbreaks / veterinary
        • Herpesviridae Infections / epidemiology
        • Herpesviridae Infections / veterinary
        • Herpesviridae Infections / virology
        • Herpesvirus 1, Equid / pathogenicity
        • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
        • Horse Diseases / virology
        • Horses
        • Nervous System Diseases / epidemiology
        • Nervous System Diseases / veterinary
        • Nervous System Diseases / virology

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