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==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
 
Equidae are most commonly affected, horses tend to get the chronic form and mules and donkeys the acute form.   
 
Equidae are most commonly affected, horses tend to get the chronic form and mules and donkeys the acute form.   
The disease was once widespread in the UK but was eradicated in 1928 and is now a Notifiable disease. Distribution is limited to parts of SE Asia, The Middle East, India, North Africa, China and Mongolia.  
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The disease was once widespread in the UK but was eradicated in 1928 and is now a Notifiable disease. Animals imported from areas at high risk of the disease must be blood tested before entry into the UK is permited. Distribution is limited to parts of SE Asia, The Middle East, India, North Africa, China and Mongolia.  
 
   
 
   
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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* http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/glanders/
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* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''
    
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]]
 
[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]]
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