Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First record of Burkholderia mallei Turkey 10 strain originating from glanderous horses from Brazil.
- Journal:
- Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Falcão, Marcus Vinícius D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine · Brazil
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study reports the first identification of a specific strain of bacteria called Burkholderia mallei, which causes a disease known as glanders, in horses in Northeastern Brazil. Glanders can be serious and affects horses and other equines. The findings aim to help improve how this disease is diagnosed, controlled, and eliminated in Brazil. This is an important step for the health of horses in the region.
Abstract
Burkholderia (B.) mallei is the causative agent of glanders in Equidae. This study describes the first record of the Turkey 10 strain of B. mallei in glanderous horses in Northeastern of Brazil. This description should contribute to the future actions of diagnosis, control, and eradication of this disease in Brazil.
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