Ehrlichia equi

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Equine granulocytic ehrlichiosis

  • Caused by E. equi
  • Clinical signs: fever, depression, ataxia, limb oedema, icterus and petechial haemorrhages
  • Low mortality
  • Diagnosis: presence of morulae in neutrophils during early disease; seroconversion; leukopenia
  • Treatment: tetracyclines