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Rhodococcus equi
Synonym(s): Prescottella equi
Introduction
Classification
Taxonomy
- Order: Actinomycetales.
- Genus: Rhodococcus (previously Corynebacterium, now Prescottella).
- Species: equi.
Etymology
- Greek: rhodos - rose; kokkos - grain, berry, seed.
Distribution
- Worldwide.
Significance
- Causes pyogranulomatous pneumonia in foals Rhodococcus equi infection.
- Mortality may be 50-80% in outbreaks, though disease usually sporadic.
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Giles C et al (2014) Rhodococcus equi (Prescottella equi) vaccines: the future of vaccine development. Equine Vet J 47 (5), 510-518 PubMed.
- Kilcoyne I, Nieto J & Vaughan B (2014) Tibial osteomyelitis caused by Rhodococcus equi in a mature horse. Equine Vet Educ 26 (6), 283-286 VetMedResource.
- Boyen F, Pasmans F & Haesebrouck F (2011) Acquired antimicrobial resistance in equine Rhodococcus equi isolates. Vet Rec 168 (4), 101 PubMed.
- Giguere S et al (2011) Diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of infections caused by Rhodococcus equi. J Vet Intern Med 25 (6), 1209-1220 PubMed.
- Giguere S et al (2011) Rhodococcus equi: Clinical manifestations, virulence and immunity. J Vet Intern Med 25 (6), 1221-1230 PubMed.
- Reuss S M, Chaffin M K & Cohen N D (2009) Extrapulmonary disorders associated with Rhodococcus equi inection in foals: 150 cases (1987). JAVMA 253 (7), 855-863 PubMed.
- Davis E (2008) Rhodococcus equi in adult horses. Equine Vet Educ 20 (2), 72-73.
- Waldridge B M, Morresey P R, Loynachan A T et al (2008) Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in an adult horse. Equine Vet Educ 20 (2), 67-71.
- Pusterla N, Wilson W D, Mapes S & Leutenegger C M (2007) Diagnostic evaluation of real-time PCR in the detection of Rhodococcus equi in feces and nasopharyngeal swabs from foals with pneumonia. Vet Rec 161 (8), 272-275 PubMed.
- Davis E (2007) Rhodococcus equi: advanced diagnostics may be indicated when dealing with complicated disease. Equine Vet Educ 19 (5), 237-238.
- Muscatello G, Gerbaud S et al (2006) Comparison of concentrations of Rhodococcus equi and virulent R. equi in air of stables and paddocks on horse breeding farms in a temperate climate. Equine Vet J 38 (3), 263-265 PubMed.
- Janicek J C et al (2006) Intracranial abscess caused by Rhodococcus equi infection in a foal. JAVMA 228 (2), 251-253 PubMed.
- Anzai T et al (1997) Comparison of tracheal aspiration with other tests for diagnosis of Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in foals. Vet Microbiol 56 (3-4), 335-345 PubMed.
- Hondalus M K (1997) Pathogenesis and virulence of Rhodococcus equi. Vet Microbiol 56 (3-4), 257-268 PubMed.
- Prescott J F & Hoffman A M (1993) Rhodococcus equi. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 9 (2), 375-384 PubMed.
- Leadon D P (1989) Bacteriology and pathogenesis of Rhodococcus equi. Equine Vet Educ 1 (1), 25-26.
Other sources of information
- Chaffin M K (1999) Rhodococcus equi pneumonia in foals - Clinical presentations, treatment and prevention. In: Proc North Am Vet Conference. pp 79-80.