Strangles. Glanders should, however, not be confused with strangles. The latter is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi and occurs – by contrast with glanders – frequently in horses in our country.

What is glanders disease in horses?

Glanders is a contagious, acute or chronic, usually fatal disease of Equidae caused by Burkholderia mallei, a pathoadaptive clone derived from B pseudomallei. It is characterized by serial development of nodules in the upper respiratory tract, lungs, and skin.

Are glanders human fatal?

Glanders is a highly contagious and often fatal zoonotic disease, primarily of solipds. In the developed world, glanders has been eradicated.