Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a disease that produces neurologic signs of brain or spinal cord dysfunction. The causative organism is believed to be a Sarcocystis species of protozoa. A definitive diagnosis can only be made on histopathology of affected spinal cord or brain. No preventive measures or documented treatment is available at this time for suspected cases of EPM.
D000818:Animals; D004679:Encephalomyelitis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D006736:Horses; D012523:Sarcocystosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*