An outbreak of orthopoxvirus-associated disease in horses in southern Brazil.

Authors :: Brum, Mário C. S.
Anjos, Bruno Leite dos
Nogueira, Carlos E. W.
Amaral, Lorena A.
Weiblen, Rudi
Flores, Eduardo F.
Source :: Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation; Jan2010, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p143-147, 5p, 1 Color Photograph, 3 Diagrams
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The article presents a case study on orthopoxvirus-associated disease that was detected in horses in southern Brazil. The development of papules were seen in mares and foals from a husbandry farm. Results of a histological examination indicated vacuolar degeneration of the cells of the stratum spinosum. The study showed the association between orthopoxvirus and the outbreak of cutaneous disease in horses.