Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses: Causes, Diagnosis, Scoring and New Therapies

Insect Bite Hypersensitivity (IBH, Queensland itch, sweet itch, equine summer eczema) is the most common pruritic disease of horses. It is most often caused by sensitivity to the saliva of <i>Culicoides</i> spp. of biting midges; however, it can also be caused by hypersensitivity to othe...

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Main Authors: Abbey Cox, Allison J. Stewart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/15/2514