Clostridial Diseases (Botulism and Tetanus).
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract
; 38(2): 269-282, 2022 Aug.
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Botulism and tetanus are the 2 primary manifestations of neurologic disease caused by clostridial toxins. Only a small dose of clostridial toxin is required to induce severe, and often fatal, disease. Consequently, definitive diagnosis of either disease is nearly impossible to achieve antemortem or postmortem; presumptive diagnosis is usually made based on physical and neurologic examination findings. Because the severity of clinical signs can worsen rapidly, prognosis worsens when therapeutic intervention is delayed. Highly effective vaccines are available against both botulism and tetanus and are critical in preventative approaches to control.
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Tétano
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Toxinas Botulínicas
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Botulismo
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Doenças dos Cavalos
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Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article