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EPM: Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis and Sarcocystis neurona Infection in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), caused by the protozoan Sarcocystis neurona, is one of the most important neurologic diseases in the horse. Neurological disease and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a diagnostic problem in horses. There have been many documented causes of brain and spinal cord diseases in horses, but differentiating them in the field is difficult. Usually, careful assessment of clinical signs and history will lead you to a short list of probable causes, but carrying the diagnosis further is time consuming, expensive, and may still not yield a diagnosis. Frequently, you will generate a list of most probable diseases and treat those that are treatable. There is much new information on EPM and a conditional vaccine is on the market. In this article we will discuss the clinical signs characteristic of EPM, life cycles, current diagnostic tests, treatment, the vaccine, and other prevention aids. Also, links to past forum discussions and other information on the internet is provided.
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~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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Discussions on EPM, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
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 | EPM affecting eyesight? | 1 | 3 | Jul 31, 08 |
| Vet check revealed possible EPM | 1 | 11 | Jan 15, 08 |
| Need advice on epm or maybe something else | 1 | 2 | Oct 30, 07 |
| Research Summary: How EPM Causes Disease | 1 | 1 | Oct 26, 07 |
| Is it EPM? | 1 | 2 | Aug 26, 07 |
| EPM and paranex p | 1 | 3 | Aug 1, 07 |
| Need help and advice | 1 | 4 | Sep 8, 06 |
| Ppossible epm | 1 | 9 | Nov 2, 05 |
| EPM suppresses immunity to EPM in those with the disease | 1 | 4 | Jul 27, 05 |
| Experience with Navigator? | 1 | 3 | Oct 7, 05 |
| EPM transferable to Humans? | 1 | 7 | Jun 3, 05 |
| EPM Diagnosis | 1 | 9 | Jan 20, 05 |
| Possible EPM | 1 | 2 | Dec 1, 04 |
| Questions about Navigator Study | 1 | 5 | Jan 17, 04 |
| EPM serum tests | 1 | 27 | Jan 22, 04 |
| Nitazoxanide for EPM approved as NAVIGATOR | 1 | 5 | Jan 5, 04 |
| Horse "recovered" from EPM | 1 | 9 | Feb 10, 05 |
| Bone scan/scintigraphy | 1 | 2 | Nov 21, 03 |
| EPM, Need a Friend | 1 | 2 | Feb 10, 05 |
| EPM treatment | 1 | 5 | Aug 30, 04 |
| EPM and Sweating | 1 | 4 | Apr 17, 03 |
| EPM - "Weak Positive" | 1 | 14 | Aug 30, 04 |
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