R541 Congenital Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (CEP)
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Congenital Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (CEP or BCEP), is a genetic disease that results in extreme photosensitivity, causing discomfort and even skin lesions upon exposure to sunlight. In cattle it is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene FECH. It occurs primarily in the Blonde d’Aquitaine and Limousin cattle.
Specifications
Chromosome: 24
Gene: FECH
Mode of Inheritance: Unknown
Also known as: BCEP, CEP
Organ: Sensory organs
Sub-organ: Multiple
Species:Cattle
Year published: 1998
Clinical Features
The main symptom of CEP is photosensitivity. Soon after being put to pasture and exposed to bright sunlight, affected cattle are likely to develop skin lesions with hair loss and crusting, as well as watery eyes. Additionally, some affected calves may display neurological symptoms such as seizures, even before exposure to sunlight.
References
Omia: 836
Pubmed: 9784594
