Streptococcus & Enterococcus Infections in Poultry Flashcards
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Where do Streptococcus and Enterococcus species reside in healthy animals? |
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What is the most common disease caused by streptococcosis in poultry and how does it present? |
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Which species is known for causing disease in racing pigeons and how does it present? |
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What diseases are caused by S.equi subsp.zooepidemicus? |
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Which Enterococcus species is most associated with clinical disease? | E. faecalis
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Which two Enterococcus spp. can cause encephalomalacia in chicks? |
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Which blood vessels do the organisms congregate in? | The capillaries
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What agars can they be cultured on? |
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What is usually the first choice of antibiotic for treatment of these infections in poultry? | Amoxicillin
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Which streptococcal infection is there a vaccine for and what degree of protection does it provide? | [[|Link to Article]] | ||
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