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|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''? |
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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''' | ||
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|q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed? | |q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed? | ||
|a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''. | |a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''. | ||
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|q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? | |q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? | ||
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*Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium | *Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium | ||
*'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms | *'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms | ||
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|q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | |q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs? | ||
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| − | * | + | *Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae |
| − | * | + | *Erysipelas |
| − | * | + | *Glasser's Disease |
| − | * | + | *Streptococcus suis |
| − | * | + | *Mulberry Heart Disease |
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|q10=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs treated? | |q10=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs treated? | ||
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*Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity) | *Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity) | ||
Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | ||
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|q11=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs controlled? | |q11=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs controlled? | ||
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Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. | ||
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</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
Revision as of 21:32, 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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| What herds are more susceptible to A.suis? | High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
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| What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? |
Genetic make up and immune status can also influence infectivity rate and clinical signs. |
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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 colonises 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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| How can actinobacillus be diagnosed? | By the isolation of A. suis, from culturing infected tissue.
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Link to Article | |
| What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? |
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Link to Article | |
| What are the differential diagnosis for actinobacillosis in pigs? |
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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 | |