Is Caseous Lymphadenitis Contagious to Humans?

Caseous lymphadenitis (CL) associated with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis is a chronic, contagious disease causing internal and external abscesses.

Can humans get CL from goats?

Goats infected with CL should be milked last, and all equipment cleaned and sanitized after use. The infection is potentially transmissible to humans, so wear protective clothing when working with infected or possibly infected animals.

Is Caseous lymphadenitis contagious?

Caseous lymphadenitis is a contagious bacterial infection of the lymph nodes of sheep and goats. It is caused by a bacterium called Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. This bacterium is extraordinarily durable, apparently able to survive in soil for months to years, even in dry climates with substantial sun exposure.