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Also Known As – '''''Equine Coital Exanthema – ECE - Genital Horsepox – Equine Venereal Balanitis'''''

Also Known As: '''''Equine Coital Exanthema — ECE — Genital Horsepox — Equine Venereal Balanitis'''''

==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Equine Herpesvirus 3 (EHV-3), a member of the large '''[[Herpesviridae]] family''', causes the '''highly contagious [[Viruses|viral]] venereal disease, equine coital exanthema (ECE)''' which causes '''genital lesions on both stallions and mares.'''

Equine Herpesvirus 3 (EHV-3), a member of the large '''[[Herpesviridae]] family''', causes the '''highly contagious [[Viruses|viral]] venereal disease, equine coital exanthema (ECE)''', which causes '''genital lesions on both stallions and mares.'''

==Distribution==

==Distribution==

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

Diagnosis is usually based upon '''clinical signs.'''

Diagnosis is usually based upon '''clinical signs.''' '''Paired antibody titres''' can also be measured and interpreted with a 2-3 week interval.

The margins of ulcers can be viewed under '''electron microscopy revealing viral particles''' within the cells. Biopsies of lesions can also be histologically examined for '''viral inclusion bodies.'''

 

The margins of ulcers can be viewed inder '''electron microscopy revealing viral particles''' within the cells. Biopsies of lesions can also be histologically examined for '''viral inclusion bodies.'''

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

{{Learning

{{Learning

|flashcards = [[Equine Herpesvirus 3 Flashcards]]

|flashcards = [[Equine Herpesvirus 3 Flashcards]]<br>[[Equine Reproduction and Stud Medicine Q&A 09]]

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}}

Merck Veterinary Manual, '''Equine Coital Exanthema''', accessed online 24/07/2011 at http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/110800.htm

Merck Veterinary Manual, '''Equine Coital Exanthema''', accessed online 24/07/2011 at http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/110800.htm

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