Mormo em equino no município de Lagarto/SE : relato de caso

Abstract

Glanders is a contagious and notifiable disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei, primarily affecting equids and presenting high sanitary relevance, significant economic impact, and risks to public health. This study aimed to report a necropsy case of a horse seropositive for equine infectious anemia and glanders, occurring in the municipality of Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil. The diagnosis was established through serological testing, using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and confirmed by the Western Blot method (WB). The necropsy was performed within the context of an equine infectious anemia outbreak, as the animal did not exhibit clinical signs compatible with glanders. Sanitary measures were conducted by the Agricultural Development Company of Sergipe (EMDAGRO), including euthanasia and necropsy, in accordance with official protocols. This case reinforces the importance of epidemiological surveillance and the role of official veterinary services in the control and eradication of glanders.