Understanding Glanders: A Contagious Bacterial Disease in Animals
Glanders is a contagious bacterial disease primarily affecting equidae but can also infect other animals, including humans. Caused by Burkholderia mallei, it has a historical occurrence and poses risks globally due to its transmission potential. The etiology, survival characteristics, host range, an
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Understanding Glanders: Causes, Symptoms, and Transmission
Glanders, also known as Farcy, Equinia, or Malleus, is a contagious disease affecting horses, mules, and donkeys. It is caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas mallei and can be transmitted through direct contact or inhalation. The disease manifests with nodules or ulcers in the respiratory tract and on
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Respiratory Case Studies: Asthma, COPD, CF, and CPFE
A 23-year-old pregnant female with uncontrolled asthma, a 70-year-old with severe COPD exacerbation, a 50-year-old man with worsening breathlessness, and a 20-year-old with cystic fibrosis and Burkholderia cenocepacia colonization present challenging respiratory cases. The cases involve consideratio
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