Rhodococcus equi hyperimmune plasma decreases pneumonia severity after a randomised experimental challenge of neonatal foals

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作者
Sanz, M. G. [1 ]
Loynachan, A. [2 ]
Horohov, D. W. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Kentucky, Maxwell H Gluck Equine Res Ctr, Lexington, KY 40546 USA
[2] Univ Kentucky, Dept Vet Sci, Vet Diagnost Lab, Lexington, KY 40546 USA
关键词
SUBCLINICAL PULMONARY ABSCESSES; VIRULENCE; RESPONSES; IGG; PREVENTION; PROTECTION; DIAGNOSIS; ANTIBODY; AGE;
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10.1136/vr.103095
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S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
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0906 ;
摘要
Since a vaccine is not available against Rhodococcus equi, R equi-specific hyperimmune plasma (HIP) is commonly used, although its efficacy remains controversial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ability of a commercially available HIP to prevent clinical rhodococcal pneumonia in neonatal foals after experimental challenge.
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