Equine Coital Exanthema: new insights on the knowledge and leading perspectives for treatment and prevention

Equine coital exanthema (ECE) is a highly contagious, venereally-transmitted mucocutaneous disease, characterized by the formation of papules, vesicles, pustules and ulcers on the external genital organs of mares and stallions, and caused by equid alphaherpesvirus 3 (EHV-3). The infection is endemic worldwide and the virus is transmitted mainly through direct contact during sexual intercourse and by contaminated instruments during reproductive maneuvers in breeding facilities. The disease does not result in systemic illness, infertility or abortion, yet it does have a negative impact on the equine industry as it forces the temporary withdrawal of affected animals with the consequent disruption of mating activities in breeding facilities. The purpose of this review is to provide up-to-date relevant information on the knowledge of EHV-3 infection and to analyze new approaches on diagnostics, treatment and prevention in the interest of minimizing the negative consequences of ECE in light of the current situation of the equine industry.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Vissani, Maria Aldana, Damiani, Armando Mario, Barrandeguy, Maria Edith
Format:	info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	MDPI 2021-08
Subjects:	Caballos, Enfermedades de los Animales, Exantema Coital, Control de Enfermedades, Prevención de Enfermedades, Horses, Animal Diseases, Coital Exanthema, Disease Control, Disease Prevention, Equine Coital Exanthema,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/10873 https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/8/1055 https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10081055
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