Besnoitiosis

Besnoitiosis is "a protozoan disease of the skin, subcutis, blood vessels, mucous membranes, and other tissues" of animals.[1] It "is endemic in tropical and sub-tropical regions with high infection rate but low mortality," however it is rare in other regions.[2]

The causative organisms of the cutaneous disease, and the affected animals include:[3][4]

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