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Journal of clinical microbiology1995; 33(12); 3333-3334; doi: 10.1128/jcm.33.12.3333-3334.1995

Protection against Ehrlichia equi is conferred by prior infection with the human granulocytotropic Ehrlichia (HGE agent).

Abstract: A Thoroughbred filly that developed clinical signs of equine granulocytic ehrlichiosis following inoculation with the human granulocytotropic ehrlichia was shown to be resistant to challenge with Ehrlichia equi, a closely related agent. This result further substantiates the close and potentially conspecific relationship between these two granulocytotropic ehrlichiae.
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Publication Date: 1995-12-01 PubMed ID: 8586731PubMed Central: PMC228702DOI: 10.1128/jcm.33.12.3333-3334.1995Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research suggests that once a Thoroughbred filly has been infected with the human granulocytotropic ehrlichia (HGE agent), it gains immunity to Ehrlichia equi, a potentially related strain. This study further emphasizes the probable genetic relation between the two ehrlichiae.

Overview of the Study

The research revolves around:

  • The examination of the relationship between Ehrlichia equi and the human granulocytotropic ehrlichia (HGE agent) bacterium.
  • Experimentation involving a Thoroughbred filly which was initially inoculated with the HGE agent.
  • The observation that the horse developed resistance to Ehrlichia equi, post exposure to the HGE agent.
  • The implication of these findings on the possible genetic relationship between the two bacteria.

Details of the Inoculation Process

The process of the study encompassed:

  • Inoculation of the filly with the HGE agent.
  • Clinical manifestation of equine granulocytic ehrlichiosis, a disease caused by these types of bacteria that affects horses.
  • The horse’s subsequent exposure to Ehrlichia equi.
  • The horse displaying resistance to Ehrlichia equi infection.

Relationship between HGE agent and Ehrlichia equi

This study further substantiates the belief that:

  • HGE agent and Ehrlichia equi could be closely interrelated, possibly even conspecifics, i.e., originating from the same species.
  • Previous exposure to the HGE agent confers immunity to Ehrlichia equi.
  • Further research is necessary to establish the accurate genetic relationship between these bacteriums.

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Barlough JE, Madigan JE, DeRock E, Dumler JS, Bakken JS. (1995). Protection against Ehrlichia equi is conferred by prior infection with the human granulocytotropic Ehrlichia (HGE agent). J Clin Microbiol, 33(12), 3333-3334. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.33.12.3333-3334.1995

Publication

Journal of clinical microbiology
ISSN: 0095-1137
NlmUniqueID: 7505564
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 33
Issue: 12
Pages: 3333-3334

Researcher Affiliations

Barlough, J E
  • Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616, USA.
Madigan, J E
    DeRock, E
      Dumler, J S
        Bakken, J S

          MeSH Terms

          • Animals
          • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
          • Ehrlichia / genetics
          • Ehrlichia / immunology
          • Ehrlichia / pathogenicity
          • Ehrlichiosis / immunology
          • Ehrlichiosis / microbiology
          • Ehrlichiosis / veterinary
          • Female
          • Granulocytes / microbiology
          • Horse Diseases / immunology
          • Horse Diseases / microbiology
          • Horse Diseases / prevention & control
          • Horses
          • Humans
          • Polymerase Chain Reaction
          • Species Specificity

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