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Staphylococcus aureus (view source)
Revision as of 16:43, 24 February 2011
, 16:43, 24 February 2011→Other infections caused by S. aureus
*Arthritis and septicaemia in turkeys
*Arthritis and septicaemia in turkeys
*Bumblefoot and omphalitis in chickens
*Bumblefoot and omphalitis in chickens
* 30% strains of ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' produce potent enterotoxin. T
** Protein and heat-stable
** Responsible for staphylococcal food poisoning in man.
* Every reason to assume that acute gastro-intestinal disturbance in small animals may be caused by these enterotoxins BUT not well documented.
* Symptoms last 24-36 hours and include:
** Acute vomiting
** Diarrhoea
** Pain
* The enterotoxins are superantigens.
** Induce release of cytokines from lymphocytes
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[[Category:Staphylococcus species]][[Category:Cattle Bacteria]][[Category:Sheep Bacteria]][[Category:Pig Bacteria]]
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