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''(Note: The enlarged submandibular lymph nodes of infected donkeys may resemble those seen with [[Strangles|strangles]]. Skin forms may resemble [[Epizootic Lymphangitis/Histoplasmosis - Donkey|epizootic lymphangitis]] or ulcerative lymphangitis)''
''(Note: The enlarged submandibular lymph nodes of infected donkeys may resemble those seen with [[Strangles|strangles]]. Skin forms may resemble [[Epizootic Lymphangitis/Histoplasmosis - Donkey|epizootic lymphangitis]] or ulcerative lymphangitis)''
* '''Mallein test'''
* '''Mallein test'''
* Demonstration of the casual pathogens in '''smears of lesions''' stained with methylene blue or Gram stain
* Demonstration of the causal pathogens in '''smears of lesions''' stained with methylene blue or Gram stain
==Treatment and control==
==Treatment and control==
[[Euthanasia - Donkey|Euthanasia]] is usually recommended due to the contagious nature of the condition, the '''zoonotic''' potential and the specific disease control legislation and strategies in place in many countries. Strict biosecurity when handling infected animals is mandatory. Vaccines are not currently available for this condition.
[[Euthanasia - Donkey|Euthanasia]] is usually recommended due to the contagious nature of the condition, the '''zoonotic''' potential and the specific disease control legislation and strategies in place in many countries. Strict biosecurity when handling infected animals is mandatory. Vaccines are not currently available for this condition.
==Literature Search==
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==References==
==References==