PRO/AH/EDR> Papular oral lesions – Australia: (WA) human, equine, RFI

Not Yet Classified — Worldwide/Unknown
The Health Department is investigating a link between a mystery horse disease discovered in the South West [Western Australia] and infections in humans. Several people who have come in contact with the horses have reported developing lesions in their mouth like those affecting the animals. Pinjarra veterinarian Michael Gibbs and his staff found the lesions in horses about 3 weeks ago but the potential link to humans has only just emerged. The [Western Australia] Health Department and the