Brucella abortus biotype 1 arthritis in a horse

Carrigan, M. J.; Cockram, F. A.; Nash, G. V.

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.1987.tb09681.x

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“…In equines, the clinical signs due to brucellosis are mostly noticed in the musculoskeletal system mainly as the organism localise in the bursae (causing septic bursitis), joints (causing septic arthritis) and tendon sheaths (causing septic tenosynovitis) (Denny, 1972, Denny,1973Carrigan et al, 1987;Ocholi et al, 2004). Few reports regarding abortion, vertebral osteomyelitis and infertility in male horses have also been documented (Collins et al, 1971;Denny 1973).…”

Section: Clinical Signsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Equine brucellosis: Review on epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, prevention and control

Karthik¹,

Prabakar²,

Bharathi³

et al. 2016

JEBAS

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KEYWORDS Brucellosis Equine B. abortus Poll evil Fistulous withers LAMP ABSTRACTBrucellosis is one of the major zoonotic diseases that affect several domestic animals, wild animals and also marine mammals. Though there is no specific Brucella sp. that can affect horses, B. abortus and B. suis can affect horses naturally and B. canis experimental infection has also been reported in equines. Brucellosis in equines is characterized by two conditions namely Poll evil and fistulous withers. Organism has its predilection for joints, ligaments and tendons in case of equines and causes inflammatory conditions leading to formation of fistula. Equine brucellosis has been documented from several parts of the world and prevalence has been reported time to time mostly based on serological diagnosis. Diagnosis of brucellosis mainly depends on serological methods though isolation of the organism is the gold standard. Due to hazardous nature of the pathogen, tests like Rose Bengal plate agglutination test, Standard tube agglutination test and other serological assays are commonly employed. Isothermal amplification assay like LAMP are gaining momentum these years due to swiftness in diagnosis of the pathogen. LAMP with high specificity and sensitivity for detection of Brucella spp. and also B. abortus has been developed in the recent years. Prevention and control of brucellosis is of utmost important to halt the spread of the organism to other animals and human. Trauma is a major reason for predisposition of poll evil and fistulous withers hence proper fitting of saddle will help to prevent the disease. Housing and feeding the horses separately can prevent spread of disease from cattle. The present review discusses equine brucellosis, its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs along with appropriate prevention and control strategies to be adapted.

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Section: Clinical Signsmentioning

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Equine brucellosis: Review on epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, prevention and control

Karthik¹,

Prabakar²,

Bharathi³

et al. 2016

JEBAS

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“…Brucellaassociated abortions are rare in horses. Other clinical signs reported in horses due B. abortus infection are arthritis, intermittent lameness, lethargy and swelling of carpal joint [77][78][79].…”

Section: Brucellosis In Horsesmentioning

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Clinical Manifestations of Brucellosis in Domestic Animals and Humans

Megid¹,

Mathias²,

Robles³

2010

TOVSJ

108

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Brucellosis in domestic animals is a chronic disease that is characterized mainly by reproductive signs in cattle, buffaloes, pigs, sheep, goats and dogs. In females the disease is characterized by abortion, placenta retention, vaginal secretions, low fertility rate and also embryonic and neonatal death. In males, regular findings include epididymitis, orchitis, uni-or bilateral testicular atrophy, sperm abnormalities and infertility. Lymphadenopathy, hepatopathy, splenomegaly, uveitis and discospondylitis may also be observed in dogs. In horses, the typical clinical sign is characterized by a granulomatous supraspinous or supra-atlantal bursa lesion. Infected animals can also be asymptomatic. Infected symptomatic or asymptomatic animals represent an important source of infection to other animals and humans. Brucellosis in humans can cause undulant fever, malaise, insomnia, anorexia, headache, arthralgia, constipation, sexual impotence, nervousness and depression. For all species the presentation of clinical signs are only suggestive of disease infection and thus must be differentiated from other diseases.

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“…Other infections of bursae, bones and joints can also occur, as can abortions (Denny 1973;Ocholi et al 2004;Carrigan et al 1987;Collins et al 1971;Denny 1972). Fistulous withers starts with localized inflammation and swelling along the withers and develops into an abscess containing abundant purulent material.…”

Section: Clinical Signs In Horsesmentioning

confidence: 97%

Equine Zoonoses: Consequences of Horse-Human Interactions

Dwyer

2014

Zoonoses - Infections Affecting Humans and Animals

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Fortunately, horses have a limited number of diseases that can be transmitted to humans under natural circumstances. However, due to the close contact of horses with many people as work, exhibition or companion animals, human exposures to horse diseases can be more numerous than for other large animals. Some equine zoonoses are significant and emerging, such as Hendra virus, while others are well known: anthrax, rabies and salmonellosis. International and national transportation of horses for competition and sales also require steadfast testing and surveillance of equine infectious diseases to reduce the risk of spread. This chapter will review the zoonotic diseases of horses that can spread to humans via natural exposure:

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Brucella abortus biotype 1 arthritis in a horse

Cited by 12 publications

References 9 publications

Equine brucellosis: Review on epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, prevention and control

Equine brucellosis: Review on epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, prevention and control

Clinical Manifestations of Brucellosis in Domestic Animals and Humans

Equine Zoonoses: Consequences of Horse-Human Interactions

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