Equine infectious anemia

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Equine Infectious Anemia

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), also known as Swamp Fever, is a horse disease caused by a retrovirus and transmitted by bloodsucking insects. The virus is a lentivirus, and similar to HIV, which is the human form of lentivirus.

Pronunciation

Equine Infectious Anemia: /ɪˈkwaɪn ɪnˈfɛkʃəs æˈnaɪə/

Etymology

The term "Equine" is derived from the Latin word "equinus", meaning "horse". "Infectious" comes from the Latin "infectus", meaning "to infect". "Anemia" is of Greek origin, from "anaimia", meaning "lack of blood".

Symptoms

The symptoms of EIA can vary and may include fever, anemia, edema, or jaundice. In some cases, infected horses may not show any symptoms but are still carriers of the virus.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of EIA is typically made through a Coggins test, which checks for antibodies to the virus in the horse's blood.

Treatment and Prevention

There is currently no cure or treatment for EIA. Prevention methods include regular testing, controlling insect populations, and not reusing needles between horses.

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