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| − | |q1=What causes actinobacillosis in pigs?
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| − | |a1= ''Actinobacillus suis'' - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium.
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| − | |l1=Actinobacillus suis#Introduction
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| − | |q2=Is actinobacillosis a zoonosis?
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| − | |a2=It is not considered a zoonosis but there has been a report of human infection after a pig bite
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| − | |l2=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Introduction
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| − | |q3=What herds are more susceptible to ''A.suis''?
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| − | |a3=High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
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| − | |l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalment
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| − | |q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease?
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| − | |a4=
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| − | *Temperature fluctuation
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| − | *High humidity
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| − | *Mixing of pigs of different ages
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| − | *Overcrowding
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| − | Genetic make up and immune status can also influence infectivity rate and clinical signs.
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| − | |l4=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet
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| − | |q5=What age ranges of pigs are affected by this disease?
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| − | |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.
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| − | |l5=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Introduction
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| − | |q6=What clinical signs can be associated with actinobacillosis?
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| − | |a6=
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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'''
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| − | *'''Cardiorespiratory signs:''' tachycardia, murmurs, changes in heart rate, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' and open mouthed breathing
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| − | *'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness
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| − | *Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia'''
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| − | *Ocular signs such as '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration'''
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| − | In '''sows''' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''.
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| − | |l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs
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| − | |q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed?
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| − | |a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''.
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| − | |l7=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
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| − | |q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease?
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| − | *Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium
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| − | *'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms
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| − | |l8=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
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| − | |q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs?
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| − | |a9=
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| − | *Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
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| − | *Erysipelas
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| − | *Glasser's Disease
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| − | *Streptococcus suis
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| − | *Mulberry Heart Disease
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| − | |l9=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
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| − | |q10=How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated?
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| − | *'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity)
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| − | *Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity)
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| − | Culture and sensitivity is recommended.
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| − | |l10=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Treatment
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| − | |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.
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| − | |l11=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Control
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| − | </FlashCard>
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| − | ==Further links==
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| − | [[Actinobacillus suis| Actinobacillus suis'']]
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| − | [[Actinobacillus suis Flashcards| ''Actinobacillus suis'' Flashcards]]
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