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Caseous Lymphadenitis

Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, that affects the lymphatic system, resulting in abscesses in the lymph nodes and internal organs. It is found mostly in goats and sheep and at the moment it has no cure. Caseous lymphadenitis.

Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

Other names: Thin ewe syndrome

Symptoms: Pus-filled abscesses in lymph nodes and internal organs, weight loss

Treatment: Drainage of abscesses, chemical cauterization, removal of external lymph nodes, antibiotics