Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion Population
(1) Background: Equine arteritis virus (EAV) infection causes reproductive losses and systemic vasculitis in susceptible <i>equidae</i>. The intact male becomes the virus’ reservoir upon EAV infection, as it causes a chronic-persistent infection of the accessory sex glands. Infected seme...
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| author | Christiane Otzdorff Julia Beckmann Lutz S. Goehring |
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| description | (1) Background: Equine arteritis virus (EAV) infection causes reproductive losses and systemic vasculitis in susceptible <i>equidae</i>. The intact male becomes the virus’ reservoir upon EAV infection, as it causes a chronic-persistent infection of the accessory sex glands. Infected semen is the main source of virus transmission. (2) Here, we describe acute EAV infection and spread in a stallion population after introduction of new members to the group. (3) Conclusions: acute clinical signs, acute phase detection of antigen via (PCR) nasal swabs or (EDTA) blood, and seroconversion support the idea of transmission via seminal fluids into the respiratory tract(s) of others. This outbreak highlights EAV’s horizontal transmission via the respiratory tract. This route should be considered in a chronic-persistently infected herd, when seronegative animals are added to the group. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cd54faaa176b43deb84161873a1d784f2023-11-23T01:55:32ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152021-10-011311214210.3390/v13112142Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion PopulationChristiane Otzdorff0Julia Beckmann1Lutz S. Goehring2Equine Hospital, Center of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians University, 85764 Oberschleißheim, GermanyEquine Ambulatory Practice Dr. C. Krieg, 85656 Buch am Buchrain, GermanyMH Gluck Equine Research Center, Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture, Food & Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0099, USA(1) Background: Equine arteritis virus (EAV) infection causes reproductive losses and systemic vasculitis in susceptible <i>equidae</i>. The intact male becomes the virus’ reservoir upon EAV infection, as it causes a chronic-persistent infection of the accessory sex glands. Infected semen is the main source of virus transmission. (2) Here, we describe acute EAV infection and spread in a stallion population after introduction of new members to the group. (3) Conclusions: acute clinical signs, acute phase detection of antigen via (PCR) nasal swabs or (EDTA) blood, and seroconversion support the idea of transmission via seminal fluids into the respiratory tract(s) of others. This outbreak highlights EAV’s horizontal transmission via the respiratory tract. This route should be considered in a chronic-persistently infected herd, when seronegative animals are added to the group.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/11/2142Equine viral arteritis (EVA)horizontal transmissionmasturbatevenerealrespiratory tracthorse |
| spellingShingle | Christiane Otzdorff Julia Beckmann Lutz S. Goehring Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion Population Viruses Equine viral arteritis (EVA) horizontal transmission masturbate venereal respiratory tract horse |
| title | Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion Population |
| title_full | Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion Population |
| title_fullStr | Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion Population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion Population |
| title_short | Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) Outbreak in a Show Stallion Population |
| title_sort | equine arteritis virus eav outbreak in a show stallion population |
| topic | Equine viral arteritis (EVA) horizontal transmission masturbate venereal respiratory tract horse |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/11/2142 |
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