GLANDERS

Question 1

27. Evaluation of ophthalmic test in case of glanders

Answer 1

Protocol: 24 hours rest before test, 0.2 mL mallein dripped onto conjunctiva
- Evaluation 8-12h or 16-24h
Negative: no reaction, no swelling
Inconclusive: mild mucous discharge → repeat, confirm with serology ASAP
Positive: swollen, reddened eyelid, purulent discharge

Question 2

PQ - Public health measures in case of glanders – additional question !

Answer 2

• Notify public health service
• Inform keepers
• Personal disinfection
• Protective clothing, gloves and footwear
• Prohibited treatment of diseased animals// high risk of spreading
• Suspected of being diseased animals treated only by veterinarian

Question 3

PQ - Suspected of being contaminated with glanders- additional question ?

Answer 3

• In direct or indirect contact within 180 days (6 months) with diseased or suspected of being diseased equidae
• No signs BUT repeated immunodiagnostic test is inconclusive

Question 4

Diseased animal – additional question ? Glanders

Answer 4

• Typical clinical signs
• OR Non-typical signs BUT immunodiagnostic test positive
• OR No clinical signs BUT repeated immunodiagnostic test positive

Question 5

Suspected of being diseased Glanders - additional question ?

Answer 5

• Non-typical signs BUT immunodiagnostic test inconclusive