Difference between revisions of "Actinobacillosis - Pig Flashcards"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| (8 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | <FlashCard questions=" | + | <FlashCard questions="11"> |
| − | |q1=What causes | + | |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 | ||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
|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#Signalment |
|q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? | |q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? | ||
|a4= | |a4= | ||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
|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 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? | ||
|a6= | |a6= | ||
* 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''' | ||
| − | * | + | *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? | ||
| + | |a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''. | ||
| + | |l7=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis | ||
| + | |q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? | ||
| + | |a8= | ||
| + | *Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium | ||
| + | *'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms | ||
| + | |l8=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis | ||
| + | |q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | ||
| + | |a9= | ||
| + | *Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae | ||
| + | *Erysipelas | ||
| + | *Glasser's Disease | ||
| + | *Streptococcus suis | ||
| + | *Mulberry Heart Disease | ||
| + | |l9=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis | ||
| + | |q10=How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated? | ||
| + | |a10= | ||
| + | *'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity) | ||
| + | *Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity) | ||
| + | Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | ||
| + | |l10=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Treatment | ||
| + | |q11=How is actinobacillosis in pigs controlled? | ||
| + | |a11= | ||
| + | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. | ||
| + | |l11=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Control | ||
</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
| + | ==Further links== | ||
| + | [[Actinobacillus suis| Actinobacillus suis'']] | ||
| + | [[Actinobacillus suis Flashcards| ''Actinobacillus suis'' Flashcards]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Pig Flashcards]] | + | |
| + | [[Category:Pig Flashcards]] | ||
[[Category:CABI Flashcards]] | [[Category:CABI Flashcards]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Respiratory Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Integumentary Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Neurological Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Reproductive Diseases Flashcards]] |
Latest revision as of 08:40, 27 June 2011
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What causes actinobacillosis in pigs? | Actinobacillus suis - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium.
|
Link to Article | |
| Is actinobacillosis a zoonosis? | It is not considered a zoonosis but there has been a report of human infection after a pig bite
|
Link to Article | |
| What herds are more susceptible to A.suis? | High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
|
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 colonises piglets within the first three weeks of life.
|
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 | |
| How can actinobacillus be diagnosed? | By the isolation of A. suis, from culturing infected tissue.
|
Link to Article | |
| What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? |
|
Link to Article | |
| What are the differential diagnosis for actinobacillosis in pigs? |
|
Link to Article | |
| How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated? |
Culture and sensitivity is recommended. |
Link to Article | |
| How is actinobacillosis in pigs controlled? | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for A. suis. Routine biosecurity and disinfection should be followed and maintained. |
Link to Article | |