title: A-equi-2 influenza in horses in the Republic of South Africa.
abstract: In early December 1986 A-equi-2 influenza virus was isolated for the first time in the Republic of South Africa. All horses were susceptible to the highly contagious aerosol-borne orthomyxovirus resulting in widespread outbreaks of equine influenza with typical primary respiratory symptoms. Treatment consisted of rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics and good nursing. Future protection can be obtained by vaccination.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D009980:Influenza A virus; D009976:Orthomyxoviridae Infections / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*