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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | '''''Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale''''' is a '''gram negative rod shaped [[Bacteria|bacterium]]''' causing '''[[Respiratory System|respiratory]] disease in turkeys | + | '''''Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale''''' is a '''gram negative rod shaped [[Bacteria|bacterium]]''' causing '''[[Respiratory System|respiratory]] disease in turkeys and chickens'''. It is the only bacterium currently classified as within the ''Ornithobacterium'' genus. |
| − | The bacterium is non-haemolytic and can tolerate a range of aerobic/anaerobic conditions and colonise a variety of agars. Colonies are smooth and non-pigmented. | + | The bacterium is non-haemolytic and can tolerate a range of aerobic/anaerobic conditions and colonise a variety of agars. Colonies are smooth and non-pigmented. Twelve serotypes of ''O. rhinotracheale'' have been distinguished, and are mainly defined geographically. |
''O. rhinotracheale'' is not zoonotic. | ''O. rhinotracheale'' is not zoonotic. | ||
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| − | Transmission is ''' | + | Transmission is '''vertical through eggs and also aerosolic'''.<ref name="Van Empel">Van Empel, P. C. M., Hafez, H. M (1999) '''Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale: a review.''''' Avian Pathology'', 28(3):217-227.</ref> |
==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
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Disease is seen primarily in '''broiler chickens and meat turkeys''' but also affects layers. Various wild birds including pheasants, partridges, guinea fowl and rooks have also been found to be infected.<ref>Leroy- Sétrin, S., Flaujac, G., Thénaisy, K., Chaslus-Dancla, E (1998) '''Genetic diversity of Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale strains isolated from poultry in France.''''' Letters in Applied Microbiology'', 26(3):189-193; 16</ref> | Disease is seen primarily in '''broiler chickens and meat turkeys''' but also affects layers. Various wild birds including pheasants, partridges, guinea fowl and rooks have also been found to be infected.<ref>Leroy- Sétrin, S., Flaujac, G., Thénaisy, K., Chaslus-Dancla, E (1998) '''Genetic diversity of Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale strains isolated from poultry in France.''''' Letters in Applied Microbiology'', 26(3):189-193; 16</ref> | ||
| − | ==Clinical Signs | + | ==Clinical Signs== |
'''Nasal discharge, dyspnoea, sneezing and a productive cough which may yield blood''' represent the purulent pneumonia caused by ''O. rhinotracheale'' infection. Birds often exhibit '''severe growth retardation''' and mortalities within the flock will increase. | '''Nasal discharge, dyspnoea, sneezing and a productive cough which may yield blood''' represent the purulent pneumonia caused by ''O. rhinotracheale'' infection. Birds often exhibit '''severe growth retardation''' and mortalities within the flock will increase. | ||
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Infection can also spread haematogenously to the '''joints''' and cause lameness and swelling. | Infection can also spread haematogenously to the '''joints''' and cause lameness and swelling. | ||
| − | Gastrointestinal signs such as [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] and concurrent weight loss and ill thrift are seen in some birds. Neurological signs may also develop in severe cases, usually consisting of tremors and paresis/paralysis. | + | Gastrointestinal signs such as [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] and concurrent weight loss and ill thrift are seen in some birds. Neurological signs may also develop in severe cases, usually consisting of tremors, fasciculations and paresis/paralysis. |
| − | + | ==Diagnosis== | |
| + | ''O. rhinotracheale'' is most commonly isolated and cultured from the '''trachea and lungs''', but is possible from other organs. Blood agar is usually used for culture but overgrowth of other bacteria is a common complication. '''PCR<ref name="Van Empel" /> and [[immunofluorescence]]''' are also possible.<ref>Lombardi, G., Vinco, L. J., Belloni, G. P., Alborali, G. L (1999) '''Incidence of Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) in some turkey farms in Northern Italy: field observations and diagnosis.''' ''Selezione Veterinaria'', No. 8/9:595-602; 15</ref> | ||
| − | + | '''Agar gel precipitation''' can be used for serological diagnosis and serotyping. '''[[ELISA testing|ELISA]] and serum agglutination''' can be used to detect antibodies to ''O. rhinotracheale''. | |
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| − | ''' | + | The most common post-mortem signs seen are '''air sacculitis and pneumonia''' but inflammatory suppurative lesions may be seen throughout the respiratory tract. The lungs and air sacs are infiltrated by '''lymphocytes and polymorphonuclear heterophils''' when examined histologically.<ref>Veen, L., Empel, P., Fabri, T (2000). '''Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale, a primary pathogen in broilers.''' ''Avian Diseases'', 44(4):896-900; 6</ref> Degenerative changes may also be seen within the muscles and tendons. In turkeys, a serofibrinous pneumonia is seen and blood is often present in the trachea and bronchi. Coagulative necrosis of the liver is sometimes seen. |
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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==Control== | ==Control== | ||
| − | '''Vaccinations are under development''' and experimental trials suggest that vaccinating | + | '''Vaccinations are under development''' and experimental trials suggest that vaccinating breeders with a bacterin and progeny with a live vaccine at 2-3 weeks old is the most effective method of controlling ''O. rhinotracheale''. |
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Revision as of 17:31, 27 July 2011
| Ornothobacterium rhinotracheale | |
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| Phylum | Bacteroidetes |
| Class | Flavobacteria |
| Order | Flavobacteriales |
| Genus | Ornithobacterium |
| Species | Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale |
Introduction
Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale is a gram negative rod shaped bacterium causing respiratory disease in turkeys and chickens. It is the only bacterium currently classified as within the Ornithobacterium genus.
The bacterium is non-haemolytic and can tolerate a range of aerobic/anaerobic conditions and colonise a variety of agars. Colonies are smooth and non-pigmented. Twelve serotypes of O. rhinotracheale have been distinguished, and are mainly defined geographically.
O. rhinotracheale is not zoonotic.
Distribution
Worldwide
Transmission is vertical through eggs and also aerosolic.[1]
Signalment
Birds of all ages can be affected.
In turkeys, disease is more severe in adult birds from market age onwards.[2]
Male birds also appear to be more susceptible to clinical signs and mortalities.[3]
Disease is seen primarily in broiler chickens and meat turkeys but also affects layers. Various wild birds including pheasants, partridges, guinea fowl and rooks have also been found to be infected.[4]
Clinical Signs
Nasal discharge, dyspnoea, sneezing and a productive cough which may yield blood represent the purulent pneumonia caused by O. rhinotracheale infection. Birds often exhibit severe growth retardation and mortalities within the flock will increase.
O. rhinotracheale has also been associated with hatching problems in chickens and turkeys[5] and production of soft-shelled misshapen eggs.
Infection can also spread haematogenously to the joints and cause lameness and swelling.
Gastrointestinal signs such as diarrhoea and concurrent weight loss and ill thrift are seen in some birds. Neurological signs may also develop in severe cases, usually consisting of tremors, fasciculations and paresis/paralysis.
Diagnosis
O. rhinotracheale is most commonly isolated and cultured from the trachea and lungs, but is possible from other organs. Blood agar is usually used for culture but overgrowth of other bacteria is a common complication. PCR[1] and immunofluorescence are also possible.[6]
Agar gel precipitation can be used for serological diagnosis and serotyping. ELISA and serum agglutination can be used to detect antibodies to O. rhinotracheale.
The most common post-mortem signs seen are air sacculitis and pneumonia but inflammatory suppurative lesions may be seen throughout the respiratory tract. The lungs and air sacs are infiltrated by lymphocytes and polymorphonuclear heterophils when examined histologically.[7] Degenerative changes may also be seen within the muscles and tendons. In turkeys, a serofibrinous pneumonia is seen and blood is often present in the trachea and bronchi. Coagulative necrosis of the liver is sometimes seen.
Treatment
No specific treatment is available and resistance to antibiotics is common. Therefore culture and sensitivity is recommended where O. rhinotracheale infection is suspected. Single and combination protocols involving oxytetracyclines, chlortetracycline, tiamulin, penicillins, spectinomycin and ceftiofur have been used but response is unpredictable.
Control
Vaccinations are under development and experimental trials suggest that vaccinating breeders with a bacterin and progeny with a live vaccine at 2-3 weeks old is the most effective method of controlling O. rhinotracheale.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Van Empel, P. C. M., Hafez, H. M (1999) Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale: a review. Avian Pathology, 28(3):217-227.
- ↑ Roepke, D. C., Back, A., Shaw, D. P., Nagaraja, K. V., Sprenger, S. J., Halvorson, D. A (1998) Isolation and identification of Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale from commercial turkey flocks in the upper midwest. Avian Diseases, 42(1):219-221; 7
- ↑ Zormal- Rojs, O., Zdovc, I., Bencina, D., Mrzel, I (2000) Infection of turkeys with Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale and Mycoplasma synoviae. Avian Diseases, 44(4):1017-1022.
- ↑ Leroy- Sétrin, S., Flaujac, G., Thénaisy, K., Chaslus-Dancla, E (1998) Genetic diversity of Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale strains isolated from poultry in France. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 26(3):189-193; 16
- ↑ E-Gohary, A. A (1998) Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) associated with hatching problems in chicken and turkey eggs. Vet Med J Giza, 46(2):183-191; 19
- ↑ Lombardi, G., Vinco, L. J., Belloni, G. P., Alborali, G. L (1999) Incidence of Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) in some turkey farms in Northern Italy: field observations and diagnosis. Selezione Veterinaria, No. 8/9:595-602; 15
- ↑ Veen, L., Empel, P., Fabri, T (2000). Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale, a primary pathogen in broilers. Avian Diseases, 44(4):896-900; 6
Animal Health & Production Compendium, Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale datasheet, accessed 22/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
Animal Health & Production Compendium, Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale infections datasheet, accessed 21/06/2011 @ http://www.cabi.org/ahpc/
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