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[[Image:Cutaneous lesions epizootic lymhangitis.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>A typical case of cutaneous lesions. This donkey was treated at the DHWP clinic in Debre Zeit, Ethiopia (photograph courtesy of the DHWP).</center></small>]]

[[Image:Cutaneous lesions epizootic lymhangitis.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center>A typical case of cutaneous lesions. This donkey was treated at the DHWP clinic in Debre Zeit, Ethiopia (photograph courtesy of the DHWP).</center></small>]]

The condition is largely restricted to horses. However, the Donkey Health and Welfare Project (DHWP) (<small>A project collaboration supported by [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary] and based in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia in Ethiopia </small>) treated 34 cases of epizootic

The condition is largely restricted to horses. However, the Donkey Health and Welfare Project (DHWP) (<small>A project collaboration supported by [http://drupal.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk The Donkey Sanctuary] and based in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia in Ethiopia </small>) treated 34 cases of epizootic

lymphangitis in donkeys over an 18-month period. These were predominantly of the cutaneous form. An increased incidence of disease in donkeys has  paralleled that in horses and mules (B. Endebu , personal communication).

lymphangitis in donkeys over an 18-month period. These were predominantly of the cutaneous form. An increased incidence of disease in donkeys has  paralleled that in horses and mules (B. Endebu, personal communication).

Rare cases of infection in humans have been reported. Therefore, care should be taken when handling infected animals.

Rare cases of infection in humans have been reported. Therefore, care should be taken when handling infected animals.