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===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
====Acute====
* Pyrexia
* Mucopurulent nasal discharage
* Ulceration of nasal mucosa
* Coughing
* Death
====Chronic====
The Mallein test is used most frquently to diagnose the condition, a fraction of the causative organism is injected intradermally into the eyelid or applied as eyedrops, a positive result is seen as local swelling and discharge 1-2 days post testing.
The Mallein test is used most frquently to diagnose the condition, a fraction of the causative organism is injected intradermally into the eyelid or applied as eyedrops, a positive result is seen as local swelling and discharge 1-2 days post testing.
***May die after several months or recover and shed organisms from respiratory tract or skin
***May die after several months or recover and shed organisms from respiratory tract or skin
**Carnivores may contract disease by eating infected carcasses
**Carnivores may contract disease by eating infected carcasses
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]]
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
[[Category:Respiratory_Disorders_-_Horse]]
[[Category:Respiratory_Disorders_-_Horse]]