title: [Periodic uveitis in horses].
abstract: The aetiology, clinical symptoms and treatment of equine periodic ophthalmia are discussed. Particular attention is paid to the possible role in aetiology of Onchocerca cervicalis microfilariae. Corticosteroids and atropine are the most important therapeutic drugs.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006736:Horses; D009855:Onchocerciasis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D001285:Atropine
vernacular_title: Maanblindheid bij het paard.