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. 2000 Jul;41(7):559–561.

Halicephalobus gingivalis encephalomyelitis in a horse.

J T Bröjer 1, D A Parsons 1, K E Linder 1, A S Peregrine 1, H Dobson 1
PMCID: PMC1476181  PMID: 10907579

Abstract

An 8-year-old, Arabian mare presented with acute progressive ataxia and a firm swelling over the right mandible. Radiographs revealed multiple radiolucent areas on the mandibles. The mare's neurological signs progressed, she was consequently euthanized. Postmortem examination revealed mandibular granulomatous reactions and meningoencephalitis due to the nematode Halicephalobus gingivalis.

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