Meningitis and encephalomyelitis in horses.
Abstract: This article provides an overview of meningitis and encephalomyelitis in horses, including diagnostic tests, treatment developments, and preventative measures reported in the equine and human medical literature of the past few years.
Publication Date: 2006-08-03 PubMed ID: 16882487DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.03.003Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Review
- Clinical Study
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Technique
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Management
- Disease Outbreaks
- Disease Prevention
- Disease Treatment
- Encephalomyelitis
- Epidemiology
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Horses
- Immunology
- Infectious Disease
- Meningitis
- Neurological Diseases
- Prophylaxis
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Research
Summary
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This research paper provides a comprehensive examination of equine meningitis and encephalomyelitis, shedding light on their diagnostic methods, recent advancements in treatments, and preventive measures, based upon recent developments reported in the literature of equine and human medicine.
Introduction
The study serves as a comprehensive review of two severe neurological conditions in horses – meningitis and encephalomyelitis. Drawing on relevant reports from both equine and human medical literature, the authors present an overview of these conditions, their diagnostic processes, treatment advancements, and prevention strategies.
Methodology
- The authors collated and analyzed relevant medical and scientific literature concerning meningitis and encephalomyelitis in horses and humans.
- They focused on recent papers to provide up-to-date insights into diagnostic tests, treatment progress, and prevention strategies.
Diagnostic Tests
- A discussion of the current diagnostic tests for both meningitis and encephalomyelitis in horses is presented. It covers various methods of detection and how they are utilized in diagnosing the conditions.
- A comparison with the diagnostic tools used in human medicine is also part of this section, indicating areas where equine medicine might draw insights from human medical practices.
Treatment Developments
- This section provides an overview of the recent developments in the treatment strategies for both conditions. It elaborates on the efficacy and drawbacks of these developments.
- Again, a comparison with treatment strategies in human medicine is provided, highlighting the similarities and differences and how each can inform the other.
Preventative Measures
- The section on preventative measures outlines the prevalent methods currently used to prevent meningitis and encephalomyelitis in horses. It also considers those potentially applicable preventative measures implemented in human medicine.
- Strategies encompassing isolation, vaccination, and improved stable management practices are discussed.
Conclusion
The paper concludes by summarizing the key findings and implications for equine and human medicine, and the need for continued research, especially concerning effective diagnostic techniques and therapeutic practices for the treatment and prevention of these diseases.
Cite This Article
APA
Pellegrini-Masini A, Livesey LC.
(2006).
Meningitis and encephalomyelitis in horses.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 22(2), 553-x.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2006.03.003 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Equine Section, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. pelleal@auburn.edu
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
- Encephalomyelitis / diagnosis
- Encephalomyelitis / drug therapy
- Encephalomyelitis / veterinary
- Encephalomyelitis, Equine / diagnosis
- Encephalomyelitis, Equine / drug therapy
- Encephalomyelitis, Equine / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / drug therapy
- Horse Diseases / microbiology
- Horse Diseases / parasitology
- Horses
- Meningitis / diagnosis
- Meningitis / drug therapy
- Meningitis / veterinary
- West Nile Fever / diagnosis
- West Nile Fever / prevention & control
- West Nile Fever / therapy
- West Nile Fever / veterinary
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