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A case of Setaria equina in a 13-year-old, UK-resident mare

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Setaria equina is a species of filarial nematode parasite transmitted by mosquitoes, which infects horses and other equids. Adult worms reside in the abdominal cavity with apparently little pathogenic significance, but larvae can migrate to other regions of the body with resulting clinical disease. Cases in the UK are rare, with the last published report in 2001. A recent case of S. equina infection was detected in a 13-year-old, UK-resident mare during postmortem examination in Hertfordshire, UK. Adult worms were collected from the abdominal cavity, their DNA extracted and subjected to PCR and sequencing analysis for identity confirmation. Although rare, clinical seteriasis should be considered by clinicians, especially in ocular disease cases, even without overseas travel history.

Source: Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101400

Authors: S.R. Healy, D. Yaffy, H.G. Miller

Institutions: University of London, Royal Veterinary College

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,970