Equine rhinosporidiosis in United Kingdom.
Abstract: We report 4 cases of equine rhinosporidiosis in the United Kingdom. These cases provide evidence of spread of infectious agents from rhinosporidiosis-endemic areas to nonendemic areas by increased international movement of livestock. Surveillance should continue for this infective agent of potential relevance for numerous species, including humans.
Publication Date: 2008-02-07 PubMed ID: 18252114PubMed Central: PMC2857303DOI: 10.3201/eid1309.070532Google Scholar: Lookup 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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- Case Reports
- Diagnosis
- Disease control
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Etiology
- Disease Management
- Disease Outbreaks
- Disease Surveillance
- Disease Transmission
- Disease Treatment
- Epidemiology
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Horses
- Infectious Disease
- Livestock
- Public Health
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Research
- Zoonotic Diseases
Summary
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The research article investigates four cases of a disease affecting horses, called equine rhinosporidiosis, that were found in the United Kingdom, providing evidence that the disease may be spreading from disease-endemic areas to other parts through the international movement of livestock.
Introduction to Equine Rhinosporidiosis
- Equine rhinosporidiosis is a disease that is seen in horses, caused by a microorganism named Rhinosporidium seeberi.
- It typically manifests as granulomatous lesions on the mucus membranes, specifically in the nasal region.
- The disease has been endemic to certain parts of the world, where horses are frequently infected.
International Spread of the Disease
- The study reported that there were four cases of equine rhinosporidiosis that were identified in the United Kingdom, a country where the disease had not been common.
- The researchers propose that one possible mode of infection could be through the increased international movement of livestock.
- This hypothesis comes from the understanding that pathogens can hitch a ride on livestock during transportation and subsequently infect other animals or populations in the new regions that they are introduced to.
Implications and Future Directions
- The discovery of these instances of equine rhinosporidiosis in the UK is significant as it indicates the potential for the further spread of the disease, and the need for heightened surveillance and preventive measures.
- Furthermore, the infecting agent, Rhinosporidium seeberi is known to potentially affect multiple species, including humans. Thus, the potential for cross-species transmission presents an additional concern.
- The researchers call for increased and continuous surveillance to monitor the spread of the disease, as well as studies to understand the precise mechanisms for this apparent disease migration.
Cite This Article
APA
Leeming G, Smith KC, Bestbier ME, Barrelet A, Kipar A.
(2008).
Equine rhinosporidiosis in United Kingdom.
Emerg Infect Dis, 13(9), 1377-1379.
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1309.070532 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom. gail.leeming@liverpool.ac.uk
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses
- Nasal Mucosa / parasitology
- Nasal Mucosa / pathology
- Rhinosporidiosis / diagnosis
- Rhinosporidiosis / parasitology
- Rhinosporidiosis / pathology
- Rhinosporidiosis / veterinary
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Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Toner S, Leguillette R, Israel J, Legge C, Samani ARE, Kavanagh M, Goodmanson M. Long-term follow-up of laryngeal Rhinosporidium seeberi diagnosed by PCR and treated with laser ablation and voriconazole nebulization in a retired thoroughbred polo horse. Can Vet J 2024 Jul;65(7):667-674.
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