Brucella-associated vertebral osteomyelitis in a thoroughbred mare

Collins, JD Dawn; Kelly, W. R.; Twomey, T; Farrelly, B. T.; Whitty, BT

doi:10.1136/vr.88.13.321

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“…Tuberculous granulomas within bone have the capacity to produce the cavitation and irregular proliferative new bone formation observed in the skeletal remains under study (Kelly et al, 1972, 61;Dungworth, 1993, 648;Lignereux and Peters, 1999, 341). Similar bony changes have been described in vertebral osteomyelitis caused by brucellosis in adult horses (Collins et al, 1971;Baker and Brothwell, 1980, 76;Lignereux and Peters, 1999, 345).…”

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Suspected bacterial disease in two archaeological horse skeletons from southern England: palaeopathological and biomolecular studies

Bendrey

Taylor

Bouwman

et al. 2008

Journal of Archaeological Science

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Suspected bacterial disease in two archaeological horse skeletons from southern England: palaeopathological and biomolecular studies

Bendrey

Taylor

Bouwman

et al. 2008

Journal of Archaeological Science

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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.…”

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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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“…Brucellosis is generally asymptomatic in horses (Denny, 1973). Fistulous withers and poll evil are the most common clinical manifestations in the horse, and also associated with a variety of other clinical manifestations, including vertebral osteomyelitis (Collins et al,1971;Cohn et al, 1992), abortion, infertility (Denny, 1972) and arthritis (Carrigan et al, 1987).…”

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Prevalence of Brucella antibodies in horses (Equus Caballus) in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

Ardo¹,

Abubakar²,

Adamu³

2016

J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Brucella antibodies in Jalingo using the Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT) and the serum agglutination test (SAT). A total of 90 adult horses that were on zero grazing management system were sampled. The sampling sites were selected based on the availability of horses. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of Brucella antibodies in horses as well as the distribution of the infection according to sex. There was no association of horses seen with other animals. The samples collected comprised of 88 males and 02 female horses from four locations in Jalingo: Barade, Sarkin dawaki, Sintali and Turaki. All the sera samples were subjected to initial screening by RBPT and positive cases were then analyzed with SAT. The overall prevalence of Brucella antibodies was 07 (07.8%) with all positive cases recorded from male horses for RBPT, while none was positive for SAT among the male and female horses. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of horse Brucella antibodies between male and female (P>0.05). Horses in Jalingo are in the four wards identified and were all sampled. Turaki ward recorded the highest prevalence of 13.3%, while Barade Ward had the lowest prevalence with 00.0%. However, there is no significant difference in the prevalence between the male and female (P>0.05). Further studies need to be conducted to determine the involvement of other species and humans.

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Brucella-associated vertebral osteomyelitis in a thoroughbred mare

Cited by 36 publications

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Suspected bacterial disease in two archaeological horse skeletons from southern England: palaeopathological and biomolecular studies

Suspected bacterial disease in two archaeological horse skeletons from southern England: palaeopathological and biomolecular studies

Equine Zoonoses: Consequences of Horse-Human Interactions

Prevalence of Brucella antibodies in horses (Equus Caballus) in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

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