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− | |q1=What causes ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | + | |q1=What causes actinobacillosis in pigs? |
| |a1= ''Actinobacillus suis'' - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium. | | |a1= ''Actinobacillus suis'' - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium. |
| |l1=Actinobacillus suis#Introduction | | |l1=Actinobacillus suis#Introduction |
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| |q3=What herds are more susceptible to ''A.suis''? | | |q3=What herds are more susceptible to ''A.suis''? |
| |a3=High health status herds with lower immune challenges. | | |a3=High health status herds with lower immune challenges. |
− | |l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet | + | |l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalment |
| |q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? | | |q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? |
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| |l4=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet | | |l4=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet |
| |q5=What age ranges of pigs are affected by this disease? | | |q5=What age ranges of pigs are affected by this disease? |
− | |a5= The disease affects suckling, weanling and fattening pigs, and adult pigs and it is thought that it colonisesmin piglets within the first three weeks of life. | + | |a5= The disease affects suckling, weanling and fattening pigs, and adult pigs and it is thought that it colonises piglets within the first three weeks of life. |
| |l5=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Introduction | | |l5=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Introduction |
| |q6=What clinical signs can be associated with actinobacillosis? | | |q6=What clinical signs can be associated with actinobacillosis? |
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| * Lethargy, depression, '''erysipelas-like lesions''', abscesses, haemorrhage, vomiting/regurgitation and '''lameness''', '''multiple joint swelling''', dysphagia, lymphadenopathy, '''anorexia''', unthriftiness, '''pneumonia''' and '''sudden death''' | | * Lethargy, depression, '''erysipelas-like lesions''', abscesses, haemorrhage, vomiting/regurgitation and '''lameness''', '''multiple joint swelling''', dysphagia, lymphadenopathy, '''anorexia''', unthriftiness, '''pneumonia''' and '''sudden death''' |
− | *'''Cardiorespiratory signs''' -tachycardia, murmurs, changes in heart rate, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' and open mouthed breathing | + | *'''Cardiorespiratory signs:''' tachycardia, murmurs, changes in heart rate, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' and open mouthed breathing |
| *'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness | | *'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness |
| *Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia''' | | *Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia''' |
− | *Occular signs such as '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration''' | + | *Ocular signs such as '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration''' |
| In '''sows''' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''. | | In '''sows''' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''. |
| |l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs | | |l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs |
| |q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed? | | |q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed? |
| |a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''. | | |a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''. |
− | |l7=Actinobacillus suis#Diagnosis | + | |l7=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis |
| |q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? | | |q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? |
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| *Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium | | *Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium |
| *'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms | | *'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms |
− | |l8=Actinobacillus suis#Diagnosis | + | |l8=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis |
| |q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | | |q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? |
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− | *[[Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae| ''A. pleuropneumoniae'']] | + | *Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae |
− | *[[Erysipelas - Pig|''Erysipelas'']] | + | *Erysipelas |
− | *[[Glasser's Disease| ''Glasser’s disease'']] | + | *Glasser's Disease |
− | *[[Streptococcus suis| ''Streptococcus suis'']] | + | *Streptococcus suis |
− | *[[Mulberry Heart Disease| ''Mulberry heart disease'']] | + | *Mulberry Heart Disease |
− | |l9=Actinobacillus suis#Diagnosis | + | |l9=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis |
− | |q10=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs treated? | + | |q10=How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated? |
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| *'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity) | | *'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity) |
| *Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity) | | *Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity) |
| Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | | Culture and sensitivity is recommended. |
− | |l10=Actinobacillus suis#Treatment | + | |l10=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Treatment |
− | |q11=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs controlled? | + | |q11=How is actinobacillosis in pigs controlled? |
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| Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. | | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. |
− | |l11=Actinobacillus suis#Control | + | |l11=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Control |
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| + | ==Further links== |
| + | [[Actinobacillus suis| Actinobacillus suis'']] |
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| + | [[Actinobacillus suis Flashcards| ''Actinobacillus suis'' Flashcards]] |
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