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Discussion on New Article: H. gingivalis in Horses
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Posted on Friday, Jul 11, 2008 - 1:20 pm:
Halicephalobus gingivalis is a free-living nematode often found in the soil that has occasionally been identified as a cause of serious disease in horses. Reported infections have been limited to approximately 30 cases involving horses and 3 fatal infections in people. Infection of other species has not been reported. Cases have been recorded worldwide, including North and South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle and Far East.
In horses H gingivalis appears to have a predilection for the skin, mucous membranes, the eyes, and the central nervous system (CNS) and the kidneys. Most often horses suffering from infection are examined for CNS disorders. The disease progresses rapidly in horses and invariably is fatal. Alternative disease manifestations that have included facial swelling, lameness from arthritis, inflammation of the glans of the penis, testicles, and renal disease. Renal involvement in a horse that was detected during meat inspection has also been reported.
This disease though rarely reported may be more common than thought and when diagnosed usually results in a fatal disease of the CNS. Early recognition of the disease as a peripheral granulomatous infection and proper treatment may improve the outcome.
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