Equine infectious anemia

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Viral disease
Viral disease Equine infectious anemia

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Donkey, Equine, Mule

Associated Microorganisms

Equine infectious anemia virus Cause

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

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Depression

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Weakness

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Weight loss

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Ataxia

Icterus

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Subcutaneous edema

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Tachycardia

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Arrhythmia

Splenomegaly

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Abortion

Recurrent pyrexia

Cardiac insufficiency

Pale mucous membrane

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Diagnosis

Virus isolation in equine leukocyte cell culture

Agar gel immunodiffusion test

Coggins test

Competitive ELISA

Hematological examination

Packed cell volume determination

Hemoglobin concentration determination

Transmission experiment

Treatment

Blood transfusion

Hematinic administration

General supportive therapy

Prevention & Control

Coggins testing

Destruction of infected animals

Restriction of infected horse introduction

Insect control

Fly repellent application

Housing in screened stables

Sterilization of surgical instruments and needles

Killed whole virus vaccination

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