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Auto-immune haemolytic anaemia in a horse

Authors: Kelly CM, Sutton RH, Pearce HG, Falconer G, Alley MR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 26, Issue 12, pp 311-313, Dec 1978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Horse, Livestock
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Disease/defect, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Immune system/immunology
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: A case of auto-immune haemolytic anaemia (AHA) in a 7-year-old, pony gelding is described. Diagnosis was based on a strong, positive reaction to the direct Coombs antiglobulin test and the presence of erythrophagocytosis and spherocytosis in peripheral blood smears. The condition was complicated by an infected haematoma, posterior paresis and urinary incontinence. The triggering mechanism behind the antibody response against the red cells is unknown.

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