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Actinobacillosis - Pig Flashcards (view source)
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|q1=What causes ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs?
|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
|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
|l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalment
|q4=What environmental factors can exaccerbate this disease?
|q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease?
|a4=
|a4=
*Temperature fluctuation
*Temperature fluctuation
*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
|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.
|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?
|a6=
|a6=
* lethargy, depression, '''erysipelas-like lesions''', abscesses, haemorrhage, vomiting/regurgitation and '''lameness''' and '''multiple joint swelling''', '''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'''
*'''Cardiorespiratory signs''' -tachycardia, murmurs, changes in heart rate, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' and open mouthed breathing.
*'''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''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness.
*'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''',rubbing and scratching their ears and deafness
*Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia'''
*Neurological signs such as head tilt, circling, '''temors''', '''paraparesis''' and '''ataxia'''.
*Ocular signs such as '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration'''
*Occular signs such as '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration'''.
In '''sows''' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''.
In '''sows'' it can cause '''agalactia, mastitis, abortions, still births''' or '''weak piglets'''
|l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs
|q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed?
|a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''.
|l7=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
|q8=What can be seen on post mortem with this disease?
|a8=
*Serous or '''fibrinous exudates''' in the thorax and pericardium
*'''Ecchymotic haemorrhages''' in kidneys, lungs, liver, spleen and other organisms
|l8=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
|q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs?
|a9=
*Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
*Erysipelas
*Glasser's Disease
*Streptococcus suis
*Mulberry Heart Disease
|l9=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis
|q10=How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated?
|a10=
*'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity)
*Ampicillin, neomycin, sulfadimethoxine and tiamulin (moderate sensitivity)
Culture and sensitivity is recommended.
|l10=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Treatment
|q11=How is actinobacillosis in pigs controlled?
|a11=
Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained.
|l11=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Control
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[[Actinobacillus suis| Actinobacillus suis'']]
[[Actinobacillus suis Flashcards| ''Actinobacillus suis'' Flashcards]]
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