Enzootic Pneumonia - Pigs Flashcards
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What pathogens are associated with Enzootic Pneumonia in pigs? |
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Which of the pathogens are primary and which are secondary? | M. hyopneumoniae is the primary pathogen. The others are all secondary.
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Which two viruses, combied with Enzootic Pneumonia, form Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex? |
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How can EP be transmitted? |
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In what age of pig is clinical disease usually seen and why? |
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What is the key clinical sign seen with Mycoplasma pneumonia (EP)? | Coughing
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What are the best tissues to submit for PCR of M. hyopneumoniae? | Lung tissue or bronchial washings
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What is the usually post-mortem finding with EP? | Purple-grey consolidation in cranial and cranioventral areas of lung lobes
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What is the most common and effective treatment for clinically affected pigs? | Vaccination
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What are the most effective antibiotics used against EP? | Quinolones
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