infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis

infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis
infectious keratoconjunctivitis in cattle, usually caused by Moraxella (Moraxella) bovis, bovine herpesvirus 1, or Mycoplasma species. Called also infectious bovine keratitis.

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  • infectious keratoconjunctivitis — infectious keratitis with conjunctivitis in cattle, sheep, or goats, characterized by blepharospasm and sometimes corneal or conjunctival opacity. See also infectious bovine k., infectious caprine k., and infectious ovine k. Called also… …   Medical dictionary

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