Equine viral arteritis

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Viral disease Equine viral arteritis

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Equine

Associated Microorganisms

Equine viral arteritis virus Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

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Anorexia

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Depression

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Periorbital edema

Required

Limb edema

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Ventral body wall edema

Required

Stiff gait

Rhinitis

Required

Conjunctivitis

Required

Lacrimation

Required

Nasal discharge

Required

Urticaria

Abortion

Respiratory distress

Colic

Diarrhea

Diagnosis

Virus isolation in primary equine cell culture

Virus neutralization test

Complement fixation test

Agar gel immunodiffusion test

ELISA

Histopathological examination

Treatment

Broad-spectrum antibacterial therapy

Supportive therapy

Complete rest for 3-4 weeks

Prevention & Control

Immediate isolation

Strict quarantine

Cleaning and disinfection

Carrier stallion screening

Live attenuated vaccination

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