Epizootic Lymphangitis

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2009-05-01
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Center for Food Security and Public Health
The mission of the CFSPH is to increase national and international preparedness for accidental or intentional introduction of diseases that threaten food production or public health.
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Epizootic lymphangitis is a debilitating fungal disease seen mainly in equids. The most common form of this disease is an ulcerative, suppurative, spreading dermatitis and lymphangitis; however, other forms including pneumonia or ulcerative conjunctivitis also occur. Epizootic lymphangitis spreads most readily where large numbers of animals are assembled, and it was a serious problem during the early twentieth century when large numbers of horses were stabled together. This disease continues to be a significant concern in some countries such as Ethiopia, where the prevalence in carthorses is nearly 19%, and economic losses from this disease are high.

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