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Revision as of 19:40, 8 January 2011
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'''Salmonellosis'''
'''Salmonellosis'''
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The incidence of salmonellosis in hamsters is low. [[Salmonella enterica|''Salmonella enterica'']] is the common causative agent and is associated with contaminated food and bedding. Diarrhoea may be haemorrhagic, cause septicaemia and can also cause sudden death. Clinical signs are primarily seen in pregnant females or infants.
The incidence of salmonellosis in hamsters is low. [[Salmonella|''Salmonella enterica'']] is the common causative agent and is associated with contaminated food and bedding. Diarrhoea may be haemorrhagic, cause septicaemia and can also cause sudden death. Clinical signs are primarily seen in pregnant females or infants.
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Macroscopic pathology includes fluid filled small intestine and cecum. The lungs may have a patchy haemorrhagic appearence. Small white foci are visible in the liver. The most significant macroscopic pathology is a septic lesion partially occluding thrombosis of pulmonary venules. Multifocal necrosis of the liver, lymph nodes and spleen may also be visible.
Macroscopic pathology includes fluid filled small intestine and cecum. The lungs may have a patchy haemorrhagic appearence. Small white foci are visible in the liver. The most significant macroscopic pathology is a septic lesion partially occluding thrombosis of pulmonary venules. Multifocal necrosis of the liver, lymph nodes and spleen may also be visible.