contagious acne of horses

contagious acne of horses
contagious pustular acne a contagious disease of the skin in horses caused by infection with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, characterized by groups of pustules, especially in areas in contact with the harness; when ruptured, the pustules release greenish pus that dries and forms a crust.

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