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Cutaneous Habronemiasis (view source)
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Also known as: '''''Summer sores — Granular dermatitis — Bursautee
==Introduction==
==Description==
Cutaneous '''Habronemiasis''' is a hypersensitivity reaction to the larvae of the nematode species [[Habronema and Draschia spp.|''Habronema'' and ''Draschia'']].
Cutaneous '''Habronemiasis''' is a hypersensitivity reaction to the larvae of the nematode species [[Habronema and Draschia spp.|''Habronema'' and ''Draschia'']].
The condition is characterised by '''ulcerative, granulomatous''' skin lesions which do not heal.
The condition is characterised by '''ulcerative, granulomatous''' skin lesions which do not heal.
<big>'''See also [[Spirurids - Donkey|Habronemiasis in Donkeys]]'''</big>
<big>'''See also [[Spirurids - Donkey|Habronemiasis in Donkeys]]'''</big>
==Literature Search==
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==References==
==References==
* Knottenbelt, D.C. '''A Handbook of Equine Medicine for Final Year Students''' ''University of Liverpool''
* Knottenbelt, D.C. '''A Handbook of Equine Medicine for Final Year Students''' ''University of Liverpool''