Ulcerative lymphangitis

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Clinical signs

Host species

Bacterial disease

Clinical Signs

Systemic

Pyrexia (Fever) Generalized edema

Musculoskeletal

Lameness Pathognomonic Limb edema Pathognomonic

HemoLymphatic

Lymphadenomegaly Corded lymphatic vessel Specific

Integumentary

Subcutaneous nodule Pathognomonic Purulent skin ulcer Pathognomonic Secondary skin ulcer Gelatinous exudate Intracutaneous nodule Skin necrosis Specific Crusted skin lesion

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Microscopic examination of stained smears

Bacterial culture on blood agar

Biochemical identification

Mouse protection test

Skin sensitivity test

Treatment

Iodine antiseptic irrigation

Oxytetracycline dressing

Penicillin

Tetracycline

Abscess drainage and evacuation

Prevention & Control

Improve stable hygiene

Disinfection of wounds

Isolation of infected animals

Safe disposal of wound dressings

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Classification

Etiology Bacterial disease

Transmissibility Moderate

Infectiousness Moderately infectious

Occurrence Patterns

Endemic

Disease Courses

Acute

Host Species

Cattle Primary host Susceptibility: Moderate

Buffalo Primary host Susceptibility: High

Mule Primary host Susceptibility: High

Horse Primary host Susceptibility: Very high

Donkey Primary host Susceptibility: High

Associated Microorganisms

No information available.