Hydranencephaly, Schizencephaly. Print. Print. Hydranencephaly. Hydranencephaly is a rare and extreme form of porencephaly. The hemispheres of the cerebrum are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In most cases, the cerebellum and brainstem are formed normally.
Strangles (also equine distemper) is a contagious upper respiratory tract infection of horses and other equines caused by a bacterium, Streptococcus equi var.equi. Strangles is enzootic in domesticated horses worldwide. The contagious nature of the infection has at times led to limitations on sporting events.trangles (also equine distemper) is a contagious upper respiratory tract infection of horses and other equines caused by a bacterium, Streptococcus equi var.
Older animals with some immunity may exhibit a mild form of the disease, with only a cough, mild fever. and nasal discharge. Diagnosis Diagnosis of strangles is accomplished through a culture of; nasal swabs, nasal washes or pus from the abscesses. Nasal washes are more sensitive in detecting small numbers of organisms.