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Summary
This is the first report of sporotrichosis in Saudi Arabia. Clinical signs were exudative subcutaneous nodules, scales and crust formation in the neck region and forelimbs. The classical lymphangitic form was not seen in these cases. S. schenckii was isolated from the lesions and identified. The two mares were treated by topical application of tincture of iodine and natamycin ointment (300mg natamycin per animal divided into four doses, each five days apart from the next one and contained 75 mg natamycin). The treatment regimen was assessed clinically and mycologically and proved to be effective. Some veterinary and public health aspects of the disease are discussed.