Anti-inflammatory and immune support in endotoxemia and septicemia.
Endotoxemia and septicemia are encountered frequently in equine veterinary practice. The deleterious effects of endotoxin are related to the severity of the response of the host's inflammatory system. Consequently, it is imperative that appropriate steps be taken to identify animals at risk of developing endotoxemia or septicemia, and to initiate treatments that will reduce the inflammatory response. This article discusses the anti-inflammatory and immune support of horses and foals with endotoxemia and septicemia.
Holbrook
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Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens.
Moore
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D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000097:blood*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000276:immunology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007167:Immunotherapy / Q000662:veterinary; D018836:Inflammation Mediators / Q000378:metabolism; D018805:Sepsis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D014115:Toxemia / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D004731:Endotoxins; D018836:Inflammation Mediators