Difference between revisions of "Enterotoxaemia"
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* Systemic toxicosis derived from organisms in the alimentary tract is also seen with the [[:Category:Clostridium species|''Clostridia'']] group of bacteria. | * Systemic toxicosis derived from organisms in the alimentary tract is also seen with the [[:Category:Clostridium species|''Clostridia'']] group of bacteria. | ||
[[Category:Enteritis,_Bacterial]][[Category:Enteritis,_Catarrhal]] | [[Category:Enteritis,_Bacterial]][[Category:Enteritis,_Catarrhal]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 28 June 2010
Enterotoxaemias - Bacterial Diseases
- Many bacteria produce toxins that are often responsible for clinical effects.
- e.g. oedema disease due to E. Coli.
- Toxin is produced in the gut but is absorbed into the circulation to take effect elsewhere.
- e.g. oedema disease due to E. Coli.
- Systemic effects of these toxins may kill the animal.
- Systemic toxicosis derived from organisms in the alimentary tract is also seen with the Clostridia group of bacteria.