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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. bacterial infections
  6. glanders
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. infectious diseases and infestations
  4. infectious diseases
  5. bacterial infections
  6. glanders
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. animal diseases
  5. horse diseases
  6. glanders
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. animal diseases
  5. horse diseases
  6. glanders

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glanders

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/15164

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