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==Hyphomycosis==
 
==Hyphomycosis==
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*''Hyphomyces destruens''
    
*Opportunistic infection
 
*Opportunistic infection
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**Associated with trauma
    
*Rare
 
*Rare
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*Infects both animals and humans
 
*Infects both animals and humans
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**Mainly affects horses
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*Tropical and semi-tropical countries
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*Progressive disease causing granulating and ulcerating lesions on the legs and lower body
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**Lesions grow rapidly
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**Cause extreme debility
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*Occurs in water
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**Most often seen in ponies with access to ponds
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*Chemotactically attracted to horse hair
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*Does not respond well to treatment
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**Radical surgical excision the best method
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**Experiemental vaccination treatment is currently underway and has shown promising results
    
==Pythiosis==
 
==Pythiosis==
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