REVIEW LITERATUR: EPIZOOTIC LYMPHANGITIS PADA KUDA
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2011
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Balai Besar Veteriner Maros
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Epizootic lymphangitis is a relatively common infectious diseaseses of horses and other equids in certain parts of the world. The infectious rate varies according to the geographics area and the age of animal. The disease is most commonly characterised by a cord-like appearance of subcutaneous lymphatic and cutaneous polygranulomas, the discharge from which contains spherical or pear-shaped bodies of causal ogen| Histoplasma capsulatum var. farciminosum. Diagnosis can be made by the demonstration of Qpical organism in stained smears, culture and tissue sections. Serological and skin hypersesitivity test have been described. Amphotericin B is the drug of choice for the treatment of clinical cases. An attenuated vaccine and killed formalised vaccine are available and can be used in endemic areas to control the disease
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Epizootic lymphangitis, fungal disease, Histoplasma capsulatum, Horses, Research Subject Categories::L Animal production/Produksi Hewan::L73 Animal diseases/Penyakit Hewan