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==Clinical Signs==

==Clinical Signs==

The first sign of quittor is '''inflammation and swelling over the alar cartilage'''. The consequent abscess may be visible or pain may be exhibited on palpation of the area. Quantity of ''purulent discharge''' varies, so may only be detectable as '''matting of the hair or may stream freely down the hoof.'''

The first sign of quittor is '''inflammation and swelling over the alar cartilage'''. The consequent abscess may be visible or pain may be exhibited on palpation of the area. Quantity of '''purulent discharge''' varies, so may only be detectable as '''matting of the hair or may stream freely down the hoof.'''

[[Lameness - Horse|Lameness]] occurs during the acute stage of disease although both '''pain and lameness may be intermittent''', particularly early in disease progression.

[[Lameness - Horse|Lameness]] occurs during the acute stage of disease although both '''pain and lameness may be intermittent''', particularly early in disease progression.