Purpura
hemorrhagica of horses is a form of nonthrombocytopenic purpura that
often is a sequela of an earlier Streptococcusequi respiratory infection; it is mediated by immune complexes
of antibody and streptococcal antigen in vascular basement membranes.
My friends coming 3 year old filly has been
diagnosed with pupura hemorrhagica. She is being treated with a steroid
and a antibiotic, but just wondered if anyone on this list has personal
experiences with this disease that I could share with her.
At first, she thought it was hives, and
began the process of eliminating various possible allergens from her environment
one at a time, but as it progressed to oozing fluid filled areas on her
forelimbs, she went to the veterinarian. At first the treatment relieved
some of the symptoms, but now it is getting worse, with large areas of edema on
her belly, flanks, vulva etcetera. The vet has had one
other case like this, and is working through the medication/treatment options
and visiting daily at this point.
