Epizootic Lymphangitis in Drought Horse of Basrah Province, ((A Case Report ))

Alsaad, K. M.; Muhsen, Rahman Kadhum; Al-Amery, Mohammed A. Y.

doi:10.33762/bvetr.2016.124266

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“…Epizootic lymphangitis is a chronic disease, which causes pyogenic, ulcerative, and generalized spreading pyogranulomatous, multifocal dermatitis with lymphadenitis [ 7 , 9 , 10 ]. Many mildly affected horses might recover, and those that do might become immune for life, a belief that has led to a premium being placed in endemic areas on horses with characteristic scars [ 9 , 12 ]. The disease is endemic in West and North Africa, East Africa (Ethiopia), and Asia, where it is mostly diffused in areas characterized by humid and hot climates [ 2 , 7 , 8 ].…”

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“…The disease is endemic in West and North Africa, East Africa (Ethiopia), and Asia, where it is mostly diffused in areas characterized by humid and hot climates [ 2 , 7 , 8 ]. Morbidity is high, and mortality is not high (10-15%), but the prolonged course and loss of function of affected animals can cause serious economic loss [ 9 , 10 ]. The source of the organisms can be the skin lesions and nasal and ocular exudates of infected animals, or the soil.…”

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“…Flies may also transmit the skin form mechanically when they feed on lesions and exudates [ 3 ]. The incubation period ranges from several weeks to six months [ 7 , 9 ]. Following the initial invasion of the skin, the organism spreads through the lymphatic vessels to the regional lymph nodes and in more advanced cases involves the internal organs.…”

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“…The disease is characterized by a cord-like appearance of the subcutaneous lymphatic vessels, especially of the limbs, face, neck, and chest, and the development of a series of pyogranulomas, the discharge from which contains yeast-like cells of the pathogen. Rarely, infection may lead to pneumonia and conjunctivitis [ 1 , 9 ]. The skin form of the disease may be confused with the skin form of glanders, ulcerative lymphangitis, sporotrichosis, and strangles [ 7 ].…”

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Ulcerative and Spreading Nodular Lesion of Epizootic Lymphangitis in Adult Black Horse in Gondar, Ethiopia: Case Report and Wound Treatment

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An adult male black horse was presented to the UOG veterinary clinic with swelling, discharge, and skin wounds on the chest wall and the right front leg; then, it goes to the lateral and medial hind leg. Inspection and palpation were carried out, and we revealed that the skin was swelled, thickened and hard on clinical examination. There was also nodule rupture, and discharge on the limb and chest skin. Different therapy was applied starting from washing the wound with water-diluted potassium permanganate and then 0.9% NaCl together with paraffin topically placed on the wound. 10% povidone-iodine was also applied by using gauze. Griseofulvin 750 mg/day for one week was given as antifungal therapy orally. The prognosis was poor due to the long incubation period and high resistance of the causative agent.

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