Epona Theileria, Babesia, Anaplasma

Epona Theileria, Babesia, Anaplasma

Symptoms

Main clinical signs

The “piro-like” syndrome in equids refers to a complex set of clinical signs that are often numerous and non-specific, such as pyrexia, depression, anorexia, anaemia or jaundice.

Theileria equi is a tick-borne parasite belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. It differs from Babesia caballi by invading leukocytes and subsequently infecting red blood cells. Acute infection initially presents with high fever, lethargy, anorexia, peripheral oedema and petechiae on the mucous membranes. As infection progresses, the horse may show signs of haemolysis, including icteric or pale mucous membranes, tachycardia, tachypnoea, weakness and pigmenturia. Chronic infection with Theileria equi may lead to non-specific signs of chronic inflammation or infection, including lethargy, partial anorexia, weight loss, poor coat quality and poor performance. Mild anaemia may be present. Asymptomatic carriers of Theileria equi may relapse when exposed to stress, intense exercise, immunosuppression or steroid administration.

Babesia caballi is a tick-borne parasite belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. It differs from Theileria equi by directly infecting red blood cells. Acute infection initially presents with high fever, lethargy, anorexia, peripheral oedema and petechiae on the mucous membranes. As infection progresses, the horse may show signs of haemolysis, including icteric or pale mucous membranes, tachycardia, tachypnoea, weakness and pigmenturia. Other systemic complications may occur when other body systems are affected, particularly the gastrointestinal tract (colic, diarrhoea), respiratory system (pulmonary oedema, pneumonia), renal system (pigment nephropathy) and central nervous system (ataxia, myalgia, seizures). Chronic infection with Babesia caballi may lead to non-specific signs of chronic inflammation or infection, including lethargy, partial anorexia, weight loss, poor coat quality and poor performance. Mild anaemia may be present.

Pathogens detected

Detected panel

Epona Theileria, Babesia, Anaplasma: Detection and differentiation of Theileria equi, Babesia caballi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in blood

Advantages

Key benefits

Anaplasma phagocytophilum belongs to the family Rickettsiaceae, genus Ehrlichia and species phagocytophila. This intracellular bacterium infects white blood cells, more specifically neutrophils. Clinical signs of equine anaplasmosis generally include pyrexia, depression, anorexia, ataxia, distal limb oedema, tachycardia and polypnoea. Epona Theileria Babesia Anaplasma tests are next-generation molecular tests enabling simple, reliable and rapid detection and differentiation of the pathogen so that affected animals can be isolated and treated even before the first clinical signs appear.

Unlike conventional PCR reactions, Epona tests are performed in just a few steps on a portable, easy-to-use reading system. Results can therefore be obtained in under 40 minutes directly in your clinic.

Indications

Recommended use

Tests are intended for in vitro diagnostic use by veterinarians in accordance with the user guides, manuals and technical specifications.