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Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis

Ahmed Al-mokahwi, Isam M. El-jalii, Mohamad N.s. Al-sabi, Ahmed Al-ali, Ahmed M. Khalid, Mohamed Abduljawad, Turke Shawaf.


Abstract
Background:
Equine babesiosis is a widespread protozoan disease in Saudi Arabia. The most common finding of clinical babesiosis is splenomegaly, which can be detected using non-invasive splenic ultrasonography.

Aim:
This study aimed to investigate changes in the spleen size in horses infected with babesiosis using ultrasonography before and after treatment.

Methods:
This study employed 15 male and female Arabian horses. Each animal was examined clinically for clinical signs, and blood samples were collected in plain tubes to detect antibodies against B. caballi. The spleens of healthy and affected horses examined by ultrasound using a B-mode scan with a 3.5 MHz convex probe. Horses infected with babesiosis based on clinical and cELISA analysis were treated with imidocarb dipropionate, and the spleen ultrasound examination was repeated 2 weeks after treatment.

Results:
Using ultrasonography, the diseased horses showed an increase in spleen measurements compared with the healthy horses before treatment. Splenomegaly in infected horses was reduced 14 days after treatment according to ultrasound measurements.

Conclusion:
Ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen could be practically applied as a supportive method for the diagnosis and follow-up of babesiosis treatment in horses.

Key words: Babesia; ELISA; Horse; Spleen; Ultrasound.


 
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Al-mokahwi A, El-jalii IM, Al-sabi MN, Al-ali A, Khalid AM, Abduljawad M, Shawaf T. Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35

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Al-mokahwi A, El-jalii IM, Al-sabi MN, Al-ali A, Khalid AM, Abduljawad M, Shawaf T. Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=248874 [Access: November 30, 2025]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35

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Al-mokahwi A, El-jalii IM, Al-sabi MN, Al-ali A, Khalid AM, Abduljawad M, Shawaf T. Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Al-mokahwi A, El-jalii IM, Al-sabi MN, Al-ali A, Khalid AM, Abduljawad M, Shawaf T. Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35


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Al-mokahwi, A., El-jalii, . I. M., Al-sabi, . M. N., Al-ali, . A., Khalid, . A. M., Abduljawad, . M. & Shawaf, . T. (2025) Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35


Turabian Style

Al-mokahwi, Ahmed, Isam M. El-jalii, Mohamad N.s. Al-sabi, Ahmed Al-ali, Ahmed M. Khalid, Mohamed Abduljawad, and Turke Shawaf. 2025. Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35


Chicago Style

Al-mokahwi, Ahmed, Isam M. El-jalii, Mohamad N.s. Al-sabi, Ahmed Al-ali, Ahmed M. Khalid, Mohamed Abduljawad, and Turke Shawaf. "Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis." doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Al-mokahwi, Ahmed, Isam M. El-jalii, Mohamad N.s. Al-sabi, Ahmed Al-ali, Ahmed M. Khalid, Mohamed Abduljawad, and Turke Shawaf. "Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis." doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Al-mokahwi, A., El-jalii, . I. M., Al-sabi, . M. N., Al-ali, . A., Khalid, . A. M., Abduljawad, . M. & Shawaf, . T. (2025) Treatment evaluation using ultrasonographic scanning of the spleen in Arabian horses affected by babesiosis. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i11.35


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