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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Colitis X (so-called due to its unknown aetiology) is a peracute and highly fatal disease of horses. Is characterised by severe  colitis, sudden watery diarrhoea and death within 24 hours. A number of possible underlying causes have been described, including drug or parasite hypersensitivity, stress and transport. [[Clostridium perfringens type A|''Clostridium perfringens'' Type A]] has been hypothesised to be a cause of Colitis x, and high-protein, low-cellulose diets or antimicrobial treatment may predispose to Clostridial overgrowth. Recently a link has been demonstrated with the current human epidemic strain of ''[[Clostridum difficile]]'' (ribotype 027/toxinotype III) clostridial enterocolitis.  
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Colitis X (so-called due to its unknown aetiology) is a peracute and highly fatal disease of horses. Is characterised by severe  colitis, sudden watery diarrhoea and death within 24 hours. A number of possible underlying causes have been described, including drug or parasite hypersensitivity, stress and transport. [[Clostridium perfringens type A|''Clostridium perfringens'' Type A]] has been hypothesised to be a cause of Colitis x, and high-protein, low-cellulose diets or antimicrobial treatment may predispose to Clostridial overgrowth. Recently a link has been demonstrated with the current human epidemic strain of ''[[Clostridium difficile]]'' (ribotype 027/toxinotype III) clostridial enterocolitis.  
    
==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
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