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taylorella
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what does taylorella equigenitalis cause | contagious equine metritis (CEM) |
| what is important about contagious equine metritis | it is Reportable |
| parasitic nature of taylorella quigenitalis | obligate parasite |
| where is taylorella equigenitalis found in the horse | genital tract |
| Is the male or female the silent carrier of taylorella equigenitalis | male |
| how is taylorella equigenitalis spread | by coitus or instruments |
| what is the pathogenesis of taylorella equigenitalis in the mare | vaginitis, vervicitis, endometritis, copious discharge, infertility or abortion |
| what are the most distinct symptoms of taylorella equigenitalis in the mare | abortion, infertility, and copious discharge |
| where should dx samples be taken from in the mare | swab clitoral fossa and sinuses |
| where should dx samples be taken from in the stallion | swab urethral fossa and prepuce |
| describe the transport medium of taylorella equigenitalis | cold |
| when is serology used in dx of taylorella equigenitalis | in recently infected mares |
| how is taylorella equigenitalis treated | localized treatment of prepuce, penis, or clitoral fossa; uterus treated with chlorhexidine/nitrofurazone for 5 days |
| take away message for taylorella equigenitalis | notify authorities and avoid introduction |