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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''' |
| − | *'''Cardiorespiratory signs''' -tachycardia, murmurs, changes in heart rate, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' and open mouthed breathing | + | *'''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''' |
| − | *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''' | ||
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| 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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| What herds are more susceptible to A.suis? | High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
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| What environmental factors can exaccerbate this disease? |
Genetic make up and immune status can also influence infectivity rate and clinical signs. l4 |
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| 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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| What clinical signs can be associated with actinobacillosis? |
In sows it can cause agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births' or weak piglets. |
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