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[[Mycobacterium avium]]

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[[Mycobacterium lepraemurium]]

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~~===Feline leprosy===~~

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*Caused by ''M. lepraemurium''

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*Sporadic infections of cats via bites from infected rodents

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*Subcutaneous nodules form usually on the head or limbs and can ulcerate

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*Smears reveal Ziehl-Neelson-positive rods

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*Diagnosis by histopathology

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*Treatment includes excision of lesions

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