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<FlashCard questions="11">
|q1=What causes ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs?
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|q1=What causes actinobacillosis in pigs?
 
|a1= ''Actinobacillus suis'' - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium.
 
|a1= ''Actinobacillus suis'' - a beta-haemolytic Gram-negative bacterium.
 
|l1=Actinobacillus suis#Introduction
 
|l1=Actinobacillus suis#Introduction
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|q3=What herds are more susceptible to ''A.suis''?
 
|q3=What herds are more susceptible to ''A.suis''?
 
|a3=High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
 
|a3=High health status herds with lower immune challenges.
|l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet
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|l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalment
|q4=What environmental factors can exaccerbate this disease?
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|q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease?
 
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*Temperature fluctuation
 
*Temperature fluctuation
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*Overcrowding
 
*Overcrowding
 
Genetic make up and immune status can also influence infectivity rate and clinical signs.
 
Genetic make up and immune status can also influence infectivity rate and clinical signs.
l4=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet
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|l4=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalmet
 
|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 colonisesmin  piglets within the first three weeks of life.  
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|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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|a6=  
*Clinical signs vary from fever, lethargy, depression, '''erysipelas-like lesions''', abscesses, haemorrhage, vomiting/regurgitation and '''lameness''' and '''multiple joint swelling'''
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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'''
*More serious cases progress to '''pneumonia''' (clinical signs similar to [[Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae#Clinical Signs| ''A. pleuropneumoniae'']]) and '''sudden death''''''Cardiorespiratory signs''' include tachycardia, heart murmurs, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' changes in heart rate and open mouthed breathing
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*'''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''' and increased amounts of wax are present along with a '''foul odour'''.  Pigs can become '''deaf''' and are often found rubbing and scratching their ears. Affected animals are in a lot of pain and discomfort and suffer from dysphagia, lymphadenopathy, '''anorexia''', and unthriftiness. 
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*'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness
*In '''sows'' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''.
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*Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia'''
*Neurological signs include head tilt, circling, '''temors''', nystagmus, strabismus, decreased or absent menace response, ptosis, miosis or meiosis, photophobia, headshaking, opisthotonus, facial paralysis, '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia'''. Further occular signs associated with this disease is '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration'''.  
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*Ocular signs such as '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration'''
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In '''sows''' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''.
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|l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs
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|q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed?
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|a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''.
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|l7=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
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|q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease?
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|a8=
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*Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium
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*'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms
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|l8=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
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|q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs?
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|a9=
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*Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
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*Erysipelas
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*Glasser's Disease
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*Streptococcus suis
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*Mulberry Heart Disease
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|l9=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
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|q10=How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated?
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|a10=
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*'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity)
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*Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity)
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Culture and sensitivity is recommended.
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|l10=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Treatment
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|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.
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|l11=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Control
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
  
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==Further links==
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[[Actinobacillus suis| Actinobacillus suis'']]
  
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[[Actinobacillus suis Flashcards| ''Actinobacillus suis'' Flashcards]]
  
[[Category: Pig Flashcards]]
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[[Category:Pig Flashcards]]
 
[[Category:CABI Flashcards]]
 
[[Category:CABI Flashcards]]
[[Category: To Do - Jaimie Meagor]]
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[[Category:Respiratory Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Integumentary Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Neurological Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Reproductive Diseases Flashcards]]

Latest revision as of 08:40, 27 June 2011

Question Answer Article
What causes actinobacillosis in pigs? Link to Article
Is actinobacillosis a zoonosis? Link to Article
What herds are more susceptible to A.suis? Link to Article
What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? Link to Article
What age ranges of pigs are affected by this disease? Link to Article
What clinical signs can be associated with actinobacillosis? Link to Article
How can actinobacillus be diagnosed? Link to Article
What can be seen on post mortem with this disease? Link to Article
What are the differential diagnosis for actinobacillosis in pigs? Link to Article
How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated? Link to Article
How is actinobacillosis in pigs controlled? Link to Article


Further links

Actinobacillus suis

Actinobacillus suis Flashcards