Outbreak of dermatophilosis in horses possibly transmitted by sharing riding equipment.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to describe an outbreak of dermatophilosis at an equestrian center in Castilla la Mancha (central Spain), which affected 16.6% (5/30) of the animals. Research was carried out to establish the mode of transmission and spread to other horses in the herd. Clinical features, diagnostic methods and treatment are also described. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever um surto de dermatofilose em um centro equestre em Castilla la Mancha (centro da Espanha), no qual 16,6% (5/30) dos animais foram afetados. Foi realizada uma pesquisa para estabelecer o modo de transmissão e a disseminação para outros cavalos do rebanho. As características clínicas, os métodos de diagnóstico e o tratamento também são descritos.
Publication Date: 2024-09-06 PubMed ID: 39291245PubMed Central: PMC11407417DOI: 10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm002124Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study reports on an outbreak of dermatophilosis, a skin infection, among horses at an equestrian center in central Spain. The research explores possible transmission methods, clinical traits, diagnosis techniques, and possible treatment.
Objective of the Research
- The primary aim of this research was to investigate an outbreak of dermatophilosis in an equestrian center located in Castilla la Mancha in central Spain.
- The skin infection impacted 5 out of the 30 horses, equating to 16.6% of the horse population at the center.
Investigation of Transmission Modes
- The research sought to identify how the infection was transmitted and how it spread among the horses in the herd.
- An interesting hypothesis this study explored is whether the infection could have spread through the use of shared riding equipment.
Clinical Features and Diagnostic Methods
- To diagnose the affected horses and understand the scope of the outbreak, it was necessary to document the clinical features (symptoms) of the infected horses.
- The research also examined various diagnostic methods, likely including physical examination, laboratory tests, and possibly even imaging techniques.
Treatment Options Explored
- One of the significant components of the research was to identify and evaluate potential treatment options for dermatophilosis in horses.
- This part of the study can provide practical guidelines for equine professionals dealing with similar health issues among horses.
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García Sánchez A, Zurita SG, Gil Molino M, Martin Cano FE, Barraso Gil C, Hermoso de Mendoza Salcedo J.
(2024).
Outbreak of dermatophilosis in horses possibly transmitted by sharing riding equipment.
Braz J Vet Med, 46, e002124.
https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm002124 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Veterinarian, Departamento de Producción Animal, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX) Guadajira, Spain.
- Veterinarian, Servicio de Procesado de Muestras y Diagnóstico, Hospital Clínico Veterinario, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain.
- Veterinarian, Servicio de Procesado de Muestras y Diagnóstico, Hospital Clínico Veterinario, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain.
- Veterinarian, Unidad de Reproduccion, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain.
- Veterinarian, Departamento de Producción Animal, Centro de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas de Extremadura (CICYTEX) Guadajira, Spain.
- Veterinarian, Red de Grupos de Investigación en Recursos Faunísticos, Instituto de Biotecnología Ganadera y Cinegética (INBIO) Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain.
Conflict of Interest Statement
Conflict of interests: AGS, SGZ, MGM, FEMC, CBG and JHMS – declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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