Publications by authors named "Cairo Monteiro de Oliveira"
Braz J Microbiol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Equid herpesvirus (EHV) poses significant threats to horses, leading to neurological and respiratory issues as well as spontaneous abortions, which impact the equine industry economically.
- In a case study in Brazil, 11 foals died with respiratory and neurological symptoms, alongside abortions in mares, prompting investigation using clinical and laboratory exams.
- Results indicated the first confirmed outbreak of EHV-2 in Brazilian horses, highlighting its role in equine respiratory diseases and foal mortality, with EHV-2 DNA identified in one foal's serum.
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