Outbreak of equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) in Denmark: tracing patient zero and viral characterization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Equine herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) causes respiratory disease in horses, and the virus is considered endemic in the global equine population. However, outbreaks can occur when several horses are gathered in relation to shows, competitions, breeding units and at hospitals. In the spring year 2022, an EHV-4 outbreak occurred at the Large Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Nine horses were tested EHV-4 positive during the outbreak, which lasted approx. seven weeks. In addition, a tenth horse "Eq10" tested EHV-4 positive almost three weeks after the last of the outbreak horses tested positive. Detailed clinical registrations were obtained from all ten horses as well as their location and movement during hospitalization. Nasal swabs were obtained throughou

SUBMITTER: Ryt-Hansen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221098 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature