A24: Glanders and melioidosis

A24.0: Glanders

This disease is called malleus in Latin. Glanders is caused by certain bacteria. These bacteria are mostly found in Asia, Africa and South America. The bacteria occur mostly in horses and donkeys. You can become infected by having contact with infected animals or their excretions.

You can then get a high temperature and sore limbs. You may also have headaches and be sensitive to light. If the bacteria get into the skin, you can get a rash with purulent blisters. The bacteria can also get into the body via the mucous membranes. Inflammations can then occur in the mucous membranes. If you breathe the bacteria in, you can also get inflamed lungs. If the bacteria persist in the body, pus may also accumulate in different places.