Strategic planning for Glander.
2009
Mosavvari, Nader | A`ref Pazhuhi, Reza | Nik Khah, Siyamak | Taheriyan, Farhad
Glanders is a fatal bacterial infection of animals and humans that is known since ancient times. Glanders normally infects single-toed ungulates (horses, donkeys, mules etc.) and has a zoonotic nature. Human cases of glanders are often reported in professionals who come to contact with infected animals or infectious discharges from the diseased animals. Disease might be found in canines, felines and camelids in wild or captivity. No vaccine is currently available to protect susceptible animals against the disease. Glanders however, can be controlled through implementation of health measures such as test-and-slaughter schemes, quarantine and regular sanitizing of stables and fields. Pseudomonas mallei, the causing agent is very sensitive to phenol and other general disinfectants. At present, the intradermo-palpebral mallein test is generally considered as the most reliable, sensitive and specific diagnostic test in detection of infected animals. To perform, 0,1 ml of the mallein PPD is intradermally injected into the lower eyelid and the test is read at 24 and 48 hours. No reaction or only a small swelling of the eyelid is seen if the reaction is negative but edematous swelling of the lower lid or a purulent discharge from eyes with accompanying fever will indicate infection of animal.
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