Purpura haemorrhagica is a rare complication of equine strangles and is caused by bleeding from capillaries which results in red spots on the skin and mucous membranes together with oedema (swelling) of the limbs and the head. It is more common in younger animals and is often fatal. ...
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Synonym for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ... idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura ...
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A disease of horses usually seen as a sequel to upper respiratory infection and characterised by oedema of subcutaneous tissue. It is mostly encountered in horses during and after shipment.
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