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==Rhinosporidiosis==
 
==Rhinosporidiosis==
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*''Rhinosporidium seeberi''
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*Lives in water
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*Causes a chronic, benign disease
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*Affects cattle, mules, horses, dogs and humans
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*Causes polyps on the [[Nasal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal]] and [[Special Senses - Visual - Anatomy & Physiology|ocular]] mucous membranes
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**Over 90% of cases affecting the [[Nasal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal]] mucous membranes affects male animals
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*Occurs most frequently in tropical countries
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**Also common in the USA
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*Large sporangia can be seen on wet mounts
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**Endospores visible
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**Sporangia develop into small, globose spores
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*Treatment is by surgical excision
    
==Sporotrichosis==
 
==Sporotrichosis==
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