Equine lymphangitis

Lymphangitis is commonly associated with a wound, which may be very minor. This is a likely entrance for bacterial access to the lymph ducts. The degree of [[lameness (equine)|lameness]] is variable, but may be sufficient to give the impression of a [[bone fracture|fracture]]. The horse may or may not be [[pyrexia|pyrexic]] (fevered). The limb may occasionally ooze serum.

Lymphangitis is commonly associated with a wound, which may be very minor. This is a likely entrance for bacterial access to the lymph ducts. The degree of [[lameness (equine)|lameness]] is variable, but may be sufficient to give the impression of a [[bone fracture|fracture]]. The horse may or may not be [[pyrexia|pyrexic]] (fevered). The limb may occasionally ooze serum.

In ulcerative lumphangitis, "cording" of the lymphatics and the formation of hard nodules and abscesses may also occur; occasionally, a greenish, malodorous discharge is present. In the US in particular, the disease may be characterised by multiple small, open sores.<ref>. RR Pascoe, DC Knottenbelt, ''Manual of Equine Dermatology'' Published 1999, Elsevier Health Sciences (p. 109)</ref>

In ulcerative lymphangitis, "cording" of the lymphatics and the formation of hard nodules and abscesses may also occur; occasionally, a greenish, malodorous discharge is present. In the US in particular, the disease may be characterised by multiple small, open sores.<ref>. RR Pascoe, DC Knottenbelt, ''Manual of Equine Dermatology'' Published 1999, Elsevier Health Sciences (p. 109)</ref>

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