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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > bacterial infections > glanders
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > bacterial infections > glanders
Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > animal diseases > horse diseases > glanders
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > animal diseases > horse diseases > glanders
Preferred Term:

glanders

Definition:
A contagious disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans. It is caused by Pseudomonas mallei (syn. Burkholderia mallei) and characterized by ulceration of the respiratory mucosa and an eruption of nodules on the skin.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
horse diseases, bacterial infections
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/15164
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