Epizootic lymphangitis
Contagious lymphangitis of equids caused by Histoplasma farciminosum.
Epizootic lymphangitis is a contagious infection in horses and mules, caused by the fungus Histoplasma farciminosum. Cattle can catch it but are more resistant. Diagnosis relies on finding the organism in pus and a negative mallein test, which sets it apart from glanders. Control involves culling sick animals and strict hygiene.
Quick Facts
- Causative agent
- Histoplasma farciminosum
- Affected species
- Horses
- mules
- cattle
- Typical nodule size
- Approximately 1 cm (0.394 in) in diameter
- Discharge
- Thick yellow pus
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