Ulcerative lymphangitis

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Ulcerative lymphangitis

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Cattle, Donkey, Horse, Mule

Clinical Signs

Limb edema

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Lameness

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Subcutaneous nodule

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Purulent skin ulcer

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Corded lymphatic vessel

Secondary skin ulcer

Lymphadenomegaly

Gelatinous exudate

Generalized edema

Intracutaneous nodule

Skin necrosis

Crusted skin lesion

Pyrexia

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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