LIMA, P. A. P.; LIMA, Paulo Antonio Pereira de.
Resumo:
The caseous lymphadenitis is an infectious disease of goats and sheep as well as cattle and
horses, caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis the main feature the formation of
abscesses in the lymph nodes and internal and external as well as the skin and in organs
such as liver, spleen and kidneys. The disease has two clinical forms, superficial and
visceral, this cause is difficult to control and eradication. The Northeast region has a higher
frequency of this disease due to vegetation containing spines, lack of proper management
and the lack of knowledge by the producer for the epidemiology and pathogenesis of the
agent. Economic losses are evidenced by the decrease in milk production, devaluation of
the skin due to scars and condemnation of carcasses, causing great economic losses. This
work aims to make a literature review on caseous lymphadenitis.