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| |name =''Dichelobacter nodosus'' | | |name =''Dichelobacter nodosus'' |
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| + | ''D.nodosus'' is formerly known as ''Bacteroides''. It is a pathogenic, anaerobic, non-spore-forming Gram-negative bacteria. It causes [[Contagious Footrot|footrot]] in sheep, along with other bacteria. |
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− | ''D.nodosus'' is formerly known as ''Bacteroides''. It is a [[Pathogenic anaerobic non-spore-forming Gram-negative species - Overview|pathogenic, anaerobic, non-spore-forming Gram-negative bacteria]]. It causes [[Contagious Footrot|footrot]] in sheep, along with other bacteria. | |
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| ==Characteristics== | | ==Characteristics== |
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| Thermostable proteases and elastase contribute to the pathogenesis of ''D.nodosus''. Keratinolytic proteases are required for virulence and fimbriae are required for adhesion to hoof. | | Thermostable proteases and elastase contribute to the pathogenesis of ''D.nodosus''. Keratinolytic proteases are required for virulence and fimbriae are required for adhesion to hoof. |
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− | ''D.nodosus'' is a primary pathogen of epidermal tissues of the hoof of ruminants, suriving briefly in the envionment. It can be passed from animal to animal. | + | ''D.nodosus'' is a primary pathogen of epidermal tissues of the hoof of ruminants, surviving briefly in the environment. It can be passed from animal to animal. |
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| ==Immunity== | | ==Immunity== |
− | A Homologous antibody to the fimbrial antigen prevents adhesion and protects against ''D.nodosus''. The antibody must penetrate the epidermal layers and reach adequate concentration on the skin surface. A vaccine is available against ''D.nodosus''. Strains can be detected by ELISA and PCR. | + | A homologous antibody to the fimbrial antigen prevents adhesion and protects against ''D.nodosus''. The antibody must penetrate the epidermal layers and reach adequate concentration on the skin surface. A vaccine is available against ''D.nodosus''. Strains can be detected by ELISA and PCR. |
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| For more information on [[Contagious Footrot]]. | | For more information on [[Contagious Footrot]]. |
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