Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Important viral (equine arteritis, equine influenza, equine infectious anemia, equine herpes including the abortion, paralytic and respiratory forms) and bacterial (such as the causative agent of strangles) microorganisms are being investigated by the Infectious Diseases group. In addition to laboratory-based studies, the incidence of infectious diseases in horses throughout the country is closely monitored and studies are conducted to assist horse owners and veterinarians manage severe outbreaks including those caused by bioterrorism.
Researchers in this Area
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Lutz Goehring
Professor, Warren Wright, Sr.—Lucille Wright Markey
Endowed Chair in Equine Infectious Diseases
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Yosra Helmy
Assistant Professor
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Feng Li
Professor, William Robert Mills Chair in Equine Infectious Diseases
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Carrie Schaffer
Assistant Professor
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