Streptococcus & Enterococcus Infections in Poultry Flashcards
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| Where do Streptococcus and Enterococcus species reside in healthy animals? |
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| What is the most common disease caused by streptococcosis in poultry and how does it present? |
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| Which species is known for causing disease in racing pigeons and how does it present? |
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| What diseases are caused by S.equi subsp.zooepidemicus? |
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| Which Enterococcus species is most associated with clinical disease? | E. faecalis
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| Which two Enterococcus spp. can cause encephalomalacia in chicks? |
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| Which blood vessels do the organisms congregate in? | The capillaries
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| What agars can they be cultured on? |
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| What is usually the first choice of antibiotic for treatment of these infections in poultry? | Amoxicillin
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| Which streptococcal infection is there a vaccine for and what degree of protection does it provide? |
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