Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis: Acupunture Diagnosis
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The most accurate method for the diagnosis of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is the identification of clinical signs and the presence of anti-Sarcocystis neurona antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid; acupuncture is not useful. Author’s addresses: Equine Internal Medicine Consulting, 3288 Valhalla Dr., Lexington, KY 40515 (Fenger) and Dept. of Veterinary Science, 108 Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0099 (all other authors). r 1997 AAEP.
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