[Equine piroplasmosis: Case descriptions and overview of the epidemiological situation in Europe with focus on Germany].

Autor:	Axt CW; Laboklin GmbH and Co. KG, Bad Kissingen., Springer A; Institut für Parasitologie, Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin, Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover., von Luckner J; Laboklin GmbH and Co. KG, Bad Kissingen., Naucke TJ; Laboklin GmbH and Co. KG, Bad Kissingen., Müller E; Laboklin GmbH and Co. KG, Bad Kissingen., Strube C; Institut für Parasitologie, Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin, Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover., Schäfer I; Laboklin GmbH and Co. KG, Bad Kissingen.
Jazyk:	němčina
Zdroj:	Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe G, Grosstiere/Nutztiere [Tierarztl Prax Ausg G Grosstiere Nutztiere] 2024 Dec 04. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 04.
DOI:	10.1055/a-2457-5516
Abstrakt:	Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is caused by Babesia ( B .) caballi and Theileria ( T .) equi and is transmitted by hard ticks. Predominantly, the Mediterranean region is known as being endemic for both pathogens in Europe. However, autochthonous infections in central European countries such as Germany can no longer be ruled out due to individual case reports in horses without any stays abroad as well as the geographical expansion of the habitats of different tick species. The case reports presented underline the risk of infection for horses travelling to endemic areas and in horses imported from such areas to non-endemic countries. Clinical signs are often unspecific and include fever, icterus, lethargy, inappetence, weight loss, and reduced performance. Mild to severe anemia is the most common hematologic abnormality, but thrombocytopenia has also been described. Direct (polymerase chain reaction, microscopical analysis of blood smears) and indirect detection methods (detection of antibodies) are available for the diagnosis of pathogen contact and/or infection. Imidocarb-dipropionate is recommended as treatment of choice against EP. Infections with B. caballi can be cleared, while infections with T. equi often result in a life-long carrier status despite treatment. Prevention is limited to controlling or avoiding tick contact. Aside from potentially severe and life-threatening clinical signs, equine piroplasmosis has a significant economic impact on the international trade of horses worldwide. EP is classified as a notifiable disease according to WOAH guidelines, which recommend serological screening for B. caballi and T. equi according to the respective national guidelines when travelling across borders. To date, EP is not classified as a notifiable nor reportable disease in Germany. Competing Interests: Carla Wiebke Axt, Jennifer von Luckner, Torsten J. Naucke und Ingo Schäfer sind Angestellte der Laboklin GmbH & Co. KG. Elisabeth Müller ist die Geschäftsführerin der Laboklin GmbH & Co. KG. Christina Strube hat für diagnostische und (veterinär-)pharmazeutische Unternehmen Vorträge gehalten sowie diese beraten und in der Vergangenheit wie auch gegenwärtig wissenschaftlich zusammengearbeitet. Andrea Springer deklariert keinen potenziellen Interessenkonflikt. (The Author(s). This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonDerivative-NonCommercial-License, permitting copying and reproduction so long as the original work is given appropriate credit. Contents may not be used for commercial purposes, or adapted, remixed, transformed or built upon. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).)
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