Problem

Epizootic lymphangitis

Nature:

Epizootic lymphangitis is a contagious lymphangitis disease of horses and mules caused by the fungus Histoplasma farciminosum. Cattle are also susceptible, but more resistant to the disease than equids.

See also glanders and equine lymphangitis.

Subject(s):
Zoology Zoology
Medicine Glandular system
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
01.01.2000 – 00:00 CET