Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever) | Symptoms, Coggins Test & Treatment | Vet Disease Brief

Описание: Welcome to VetDiseaseBrief! In this video, Dr. Ritik Pachauri discusses Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a chronic, blood-borne viral disease of equines often referred to as "Swamp Fever".
This disease is caused by a Lentivirus (Retroviridae family) and persists for the animal's life.
We cover the transmission vectors (biting flies), clinical signs like severe anemia and edema, and the different forms of the disease.

📝 Topics Covered:
• Synonyms: Swamp Fever.
• Transmission: Vector-borne (Tabanus, Stomoxys), Iatrogenic (dirty needles), and Vertical.
• Clinical Signs: Severe anemia, intermittent fever, jaundice, and ventral edema.
• Diagnosis: The Coggins Test (Gold Standard), ELISA, and RT-PCR.
• Treatment & Prevention: Why there is no vaccine, the importance of biosecurity, and supportive therapy.

🎓 About the Presenter:
Presented by Dr. Ritik Pachauri (B.V.Sc & A.H.). This channel provides concise educational briefs on veterinary diseases for students and field practitioners.

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