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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.
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
|q7=How can ''actinobacillus'' be diagnosed?
|a7= By the isolation of ''A. suis'', from '''culturing infected tissue'''.
|l7=Actinobacillus suis#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=Actinobacillus suis#Diagnosis
|q9=What are the differential diagnosis for ''actinobacillosis'' in pigs?
|a9=
*[[Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae| ''A. pleuropneumoniae'']]
*[[Erysipelas - Pig|''Erysipelas'']]
*[[Glasser's Disease| ''Glasser’s disease'']]
*[[Streptococcus suis| ''Streptococcus suis'']]
*[[Mulberry Heart Disease| ''Mulberry heart disease'']]
|l9=Actinobacillus suis#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=Actinobacillus suis#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=Actinobacillus suis#Control
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