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| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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− | Immune-mediated uveitis/recurrent uveitis|uveitis is a very important disease. It can be secondary to keratitis, but is common as a primary immune-mediated disorder. The | + | Immune-mediated uveitis/recurrent uveitis/uveitis is a very important disease. It can be secondary to keratitis, but is common as a primary immune-mediated disorder. The |
| major problem is its tendency to recur, causing progressive loss of vision. This is the most common cause of blindness. | | major problem is its tendency to recur, causing progressive loss of vision. This is the most common cause of blindness. |
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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
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− | * If diagnosis is attempted, then '''routine blood tests''' should be run along with '''titres for [[Spirochaetes#Leptospira|leptospirosis]] and [[Brucella species|brucellosis]], [[Equine Herpesvirus 1|equine herpes virus]], [[Streptococci#Strangles|strangles]] and [[Equine Viral Arteritis - Donkey|equine viral arteritis]]. | + | * If diagnosis is attempted, then '''routine blood tests''' should be run along with '''titres for [[:Category:Leptospiraceae|leptospirosis]] and [[:Category:Brucella species|brucellosis]], [[Equine Herpesvirus 1|equine herpes virus]], [[Strangles|strangles]] and [[Equine Viral Arteritis - Donkey|equine viral arteritis]]. |
| * '''Conjunctival biopsy''' will diagnose the presence of ''Onchocerca'' | | * '''Conjunctival biopsy''' will diagnose the presence of ''Onchocerca'' |
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| * Topical '''atropine drops''' (1-2%) should be applied hourly until mydriasis occurs and then twice daily until the acute inflammatory response has subsided, possibly for up to two weeks. Monitor for gut function as long-term atropine slows gut movement | | * Topical '''atropine drops''' (1-2%) should be applied hourly until mydriasis occurs and then twice daily until the acute inflammatory response has subsided, possibly for up to two weeks. Monitor for gut function as long-term atropine slows gut movement |
| * '''Cyclosporin''' 2% is an ocular immunomodulator, which can produce excellent results but only in about 50% of cases. It can be used to replace corticosteroids if corneal ulceration is present. A ten-day course given at twelve-hourly intervals is recommended | | * '''Cyclosporin''' 2% is an ocular immunomodulator, which can produce excellent results but only in about 50% of cases. It can be used to replace corticosteroids if corneal ulceration is present. A ten-day course given at twelve-hourly intervals is recommended |
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| + | ==Literature Search== |
| + | [[File:CABI logo.jpg|left|90px]] |
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| + | Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation). |
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| + | [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28uveitis%29+AND+%28od%3A%28horses%29+OR+od%3A%28donkeys%29%29 Uveitis in horses or donkeys publications] |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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| |linkpage =Uveal Tract Diseases - Donkey | | |linkpage =Uveal Tract Diseases - Donkey |
| |linktext =Uveal Tract Diseases - Donkey | | |linktext =Uveal Tract Diseases - Donkey |
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| + | [[Category:Donkey]] |
| + | [[Category:Uveal Tract Diseases - Donkey]] |