Halicephalobus gingivalis encephalomyelitis in a horse.
An 8-year-old, Arabian mare presented with acute progressive ataxia and a firm swelling over the right mandible. Radiographs revealed multiple radiolucent areas on the mandibles. The mare's neurological signs progressed, she was consequently euthanized. Postmortem examination revealed mandibular granulomatous reactions and meningoencephalitis due to the nematode Halicephalobus gingivalis.
Bröjer
J T
JT
Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.
Parsons
D A
DA
Linder
K E
KE
Peregrine
A S
AS
Dobson
H
H
D000818:Animals; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D006736:Horses; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*