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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# | + | |l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet |
|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 | + | |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. |
|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 | + | *'''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''' |
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 | ||
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Revision as of 21:03, 23 June 2011
Question | Answer | Article | |
What causes actinobacillosis in pigs? | Actinobacillus suis - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium.
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Is actinobacillosis a zoonosis? | It is not considered a zoonosis but there has been a report of human infection after a pig bite
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Link to Article | |
What herds are more susceptible to A.suis? | High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
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Link to Article | |
What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? |
Genetic make up and immune status can also influence infectivity rate and clinical signs. |
Link to Article | |
What age ranges of pigs are affected by this disease? | 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.
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Link to Article | |
What clinical signs can be associated with actinobacillosis? |
In sows it can cause agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births or weak piglets. |
Link to Article |