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| <FlashCard questions="11"> | | <FlashCard questions="11"> |
− | |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 |
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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 | + | |l3=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Signalment |
| |q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? | | |q4=What environmental factors can exacerbate this disease? |
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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. | | |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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| * Lethargy, depression, '''erysipelas-like lesions''', abscesses, haemorrhage, vomiting/regurgitation and '''lameness''', '''multiple joint swelling''', dysphagia, lymphadenopathy, '''anorexia''', unthriftiness, '''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''' |
− | *Occular signs such as '''corneal oedema''' and '''ulceration''' | + | *Ocular 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 | | |l6=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Clinical Signs |
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| *Mulberry Heart Disease | | *Mulberry Heart Disease |
| |l9=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis | | |l9=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Diagnosis |
− | |q10=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs treated? | + | |q10=How is actinobacillosis in pigs treated? |
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| *'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity) | | *'''Ceftioufur, gentamicin''' and '''trimethoprim/sulfadiazine''' (good sensitivity) |
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| Culture and sensitivity is recommended. | | Culture and sensitivity is recommended. |
| |l10=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Treatment | | |l10=Actinobacillosis - Pig#Treatment |
− | |q11=How is ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs controlled? | + | |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. | | Currently there is no commercial vaccine for ''A. suis''. '''Routine biosecurity''' and '''disinfection''' should be followed and maintained. |
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− | [[Category: Pig Flashcards]] | + | [[Category:Pig Flashcards]] |
| [[Category:CABI Flashcards]] | | [[Category:CABI Flashcards]] |
− | [[Category: To Do - CABI review]] | + | [[Category:Respiratory Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Integumentary Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Neurological Diseases Flashcards]] [[Category:Reproductive Diseases Flashcards]] |