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Revision as of 10:48, 25 June 2010
Feline leprosy
- Caused by M. lepraemurium
- Sporadic infections of cats via bites from infected rodents
- Subcutaneous nodules form usually on the head or limbs and can ulcerate
- Smears reveal Ziehl-Neelson-positive rods
- Diagnosis by histopathology
- Treatment includes excision of lesions