Streptococcus and Enterococcus Infections in Pigs Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
Which streptococcal species is most important and why?	Streptococcus suis It is a severe zoonotic risk to humans		Link to Article
How can S. suis be transmitted?	Respiratory route Ingestion Vertically		Link to Article
What are the common diseases associated with S. suis infection?	Pneumonia Meningitis Pericarditis and Endocarditis Arthritis Enteritis		Link to Article
Where can the organism be isolated from?	Tissues Joint fluid CSF		Link to Article
Which antibiotics are most commonly effective against S. suis?	Ampicillin and Amoxicillin		Link to Article
What is the most common manifestation of disease in people?	Meningitis		Link to Article
Which Enterococcus species is most commonly responsible for clinical enteritis and what age of pig is usually affected?	E. durans Neonatal pigs 2-14 days old		Link to Article
What is the usual manifestation of S. porcinus infection and what age of pig is usually affected?	Lymphadenitis Growing pigs		Link to Article
What is the maximum age difference advised in pigs kept together if infectious disease transmission is to be minimised?	2 weeks		Link to Article