马羊膜炎与胎儿丢失：母马流产未知原因的病例定义

Equine amnionitis and fetal loss: the case definition for an unrecognised cause of abortion in mares.

作者信息

Todhunter K H, Perkins N R, Wylie R M, Chicken C, Blishen A J, Racklyeft D J, Muscatello G, Wilson M C, Adams P L, Gilkerson J R, Bryden W L, Begg A P

机构信息

Tails and Scales Veterinary Services, The Junction, New South Wales 2291, Australia.

出版信息

Aust Vet J. 2009 Jan-Feb;87(1):35-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2008.00386.x.

DOI:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2008.00386.x

PMID:19178475

Abstract

A series of abortions occurred in mares in New South Wales during 2004 that involved similar and unusual findings on post mortem examination of aborted fetuses and fetal membranes. The term Equine Amnionitis and Fetal Loss (EAFL) was developed to describe the condition. This form of abortion had not been previously recognised in Australia. The pathology alone is not specific for EAFL and diagnosis requires demonstration of a combination of certain pathological and bacteriological features. The purpose of this paper is to describe patterns considered consistent with EAFL cases as a working case definition for use by veterinarians and veterinary pathologists in identifying future cases of EAFL. More detailed papers are in preparation to fully describe the epidemiological, histopathological, and microbiological aspects of EAFL.

摘要

2004年，新南威尔士州的母马发生了一系列流产事件，流产胎儿及胎膜的尸检发现了相似且异常的情况。“马羊膜炎与胎儿丢失”（EAFL）这一术语被用来描述这种病症。此前澳大利亚尚未识别出这种流产形式。仅病理学表现并非EAFL所特有，诊断需要证明某些病理和细菌学特征的组合。本文旨在描述被认为与EAFL病例相符的模式，作为兽医和兽医病理学家识别未来EAFL病例时使用的工作病例定义。更详细的论文正在撰写中，以全面描述EAFL的流行病学、组织病理学和微生物学方面。