Equine Rhinosporidiosis in United Kingdom

Abstract

We report 4 cases of equine rhinosporidiosis in the United Kingdom. These cases provide evidence of spread of infectious agents from rhinosporidiosis-endemic areas to nonendemic areas by increased international movement of livestock. Surveillance should continue for this infective agent of potential relevance for numerous species, including humans.

Keywords

• rhinosporidiosis
• horse
• hyperplastic rhinitis
• emerging disease
• dispatch
• United Kingdom