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Term
What organism causes Aspergillosis?
Definition
Aspergillus fumigatus
Term
What can keratitis lead to?
Definition
Blindness
Term
What condition does Aspergillosis cause in chicks?
Definition
Brooder Pneumonia
Term
What condition does Aspergillosis cause in cattle?
Definition
Mycotic Abortion
Term
What condition does Aspergillosis cause in horses?
Definition
Guttural Pouch Mycosis; Keratomycosis; Keratitis
Term
What is keratitis? (Fungal keratitis)
Definition
Inflammation of Cornea
Term
What enables Aspergillosis/Brooder Pneumonia in chicks?
Definition
Poor hygienic conditions
Term
What is seen in guttural pouch mycosis?
Definition
Plaques on arteries (internal carotid); Aspergillus hyphae in pouch wall
Term
What condition does Aspergillosis cause in dogs? Describe it.
Definition
Nasal Aspergillosis; Destruction of turbinate bones, profuse blood-tinged exudate from nose
Term
What condition does Aspergillosis cause in humans?
Definition
Farmers Lung
Term
What is a distinguishing morphological characteristic of Aspergillus?
Definition
Fruiting Head (chains of pigmented conidia)
Term
What are some means of visualizing/diagnosing Aspergillus fumigatus?
Definition
Wet mount from culture (Lactophenol Cotton Blue stain); Culture of Sabouraud Agar; KOH Wet Mount of deep scrapings (tissue or lung sample); Radiograph; Rhinoscopy; Serological Test (AGID) for dogs
Term
Is there a membrane covering the conidia of A. fumigatus?
Definition
No
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of brooder pneumonia.
Definition
Aspergillus produces elastases & proteases which destroy structural barriers of lung
Term
What is visualized in a wet mount of culture using lactophenol cotton blue stain for Aspergillus?
Definition
Typical Conidial heads; Fruiting head of conidiophore
Term
What birds are susceptible to Aspergillosis?
Definition
Chicks, Pigeons, Pet birds
Term
What is present on an aborted calf as a result of Aspergillosis?
Definition
Raised cutaneous plaques resembling ring-worm lesions
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of A. fumigatus mycotic abortion.
Definition
Aspergillus spores --> Blood --> Placental Invasion --> Impaired Circulation --> Fetal death
Term
What organism can cause fungal keratitis?
Definition
A. fumigatus
Term
What is seen in a corneal section infected w/ A. fumigatus?
Definition
Fungal hyphae
Term
What is the Tx for guttural pouch mycosis in horses?
Definition
Antifungal Infusion; Surgical Occlusion of artery to prevent bleeding
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of nasal aspergillosis in dogs.
Definition
Elastase, proteases, dermonecrotoxin --> Destruction of turbinate bones --> Epistaxis (bleeding from nose)
Term
Can Gram stain be used to diagnose Aspergillosis?
Definition
No
Term
AGID
Definition
Agarose Gel Immunodiffusion
Term
What is seen in necrotic material in the case of Aspergillosis?
Definition
Mycelia
Term
How is Aspergillosis controlled in poultry? Cattle?
Definition
Litter change; Avoid bad hay & silage
Term
What is the Tx for Aspergillosis in horses?
Definition
Ketoconazole locally + Itraconozole systemically; Natamycin or Miconazole topical for keratitis
Term
What is the preferred Tx for nasal aspergillosis in dogs? What is a 2nd option?
Definition
Clotrimazole nasal infusion; Fluconazole systemic
Term
Can Gram Stain be used for yeasts?
Definition
Yes
Term
Are yeasts unicellular or multicellular?
Definition
Unicellular
Term
What is the shape of yeasts? What may occur in yeast-infected tissues?
Definition
Round/Oval; Hyphae
Term
Where are yeasts commonly found?
Definition
Skin, mucus membranes
Term
Where is Malassezia a commensal in the body?
Definition
Skin, Ears
Term
What can cause yeast dz?
Definition
Immunosuppression; Antibacterial therapy
Term
Is Cryptococcus a commensal?
Definition
No
Term
Where is Candida a commensal in the body?
Definition
Intestinal mucosa, Genital tract, Mouth
Term
What are 3 important yeasts?
Definition
Candida, Cryptococcus, Malassezia
Term
What do Candida form in tissue?
Definition
Pseudohyphae
Term
What dz is caused by Candida?
Definition
Candidiasis; Moniliasis; Thrush
Term
What is a commensal of the alimentary tract that causes endogenous infections?
Definition
Candida albicans
Term
What dz does Candida cause in dogs & cats?
Definition
Mycotic stomatitis; Genital Candidiasis
Term
What does Candida cause in young animals on prolonged antibacterial therapy?
Definition
Enteritis
Term
What dz does Candida cause in poultry?
Definition
Crop Mycosis/Thrush/Monoiliasis
Term
What does Candida cause in horses?
Definition
Metritis; Vaginitis
Term
What is seen in the crop of a chicken w/ Monoiliasis/Thrush?
Definition
Whitish plaques
Term
What is seen in the oral cavity & genital mucosa of dogs & cats w/ Candidiasis?
Definition
Whitish plaques
Term
Candida often proliferates after _____.
Definition
Prolonged antibacterial therapy
Term
Describe the morphology of Candida albicans.
Definition
Dark purple oval bodies
Term
Can Gram stain be used for Candida?
Definition
Yes
Term
How is Candida diagnosed in a calf w/ enteritis?
Definition
Gram stain of Fecal smear
Term
What drug can be used to treat Candida-induced enteritis?
Definition
Nystatin
Term
Is nystatin BS or NS?
Definition
NS
Term
Candida albicans switches from ____ to ____ state in tissue.
Definition
Yeast; Filamentous
Term
How is Candida albicans diagnosed?
Definition
Sabouraud agar culture; KOH wet mount; Gram stain; Latex Agglutination
Term
What is the pathogenesis of Candidiasis?
Definition
Candida adheres to mucus membrane; Pseudohyphae invade epithelium; Pseudomembranous ulcerative inflammation
Term
What is seen in a Gram stain of Candida?
Definition
Budding yeasts
Term
What do Latex agglutination kits detect w/ Candida?
Definition
Ag in body fluids
Term
What is the Tx for Candida? For GI overgrowth?
Definition
Nystatin topical or Ketoconazole; Nystatin oral
Term
What is nystatin specific against?
Definition
Yeasts
Term
What is the habitat of Cryptococcus neoformans?
Definition
Soil & Pigeon droppings
Term
In what animals does Cryptococcus neoformans cause sporadic dz?
Definition
Cats (more); Dogs
Term
Describe how Cryptococcus neoformans is acquired.
Definition
Airborne infection --> Nasal Granulomas --> Paranasal Sinuses --> Hematogenous Dissemination
Term
What are some symptoms of Cryptococcus neoformans inf?
Definition
Sneezing, Snuffing, Mucopurulent/Hemorrhagic Nasal Discharge
Term
How is Cryptococcus neoformans diagnosed?
Definition
Wet mounts, culture, agglutination test
Term
Can Gram stain be used for Cryptococcus?
Definition
No
Term
What is used for Tx & Control of Cryptococcus neoformans?
Definition
Itraconazole; Fluconazole (Both better than Ketoconazole); Decontaminate affected premises
Term
In dogs, symptoms of Cryptococcus neoformans inf. are similar to those associated w/ ______.
Definition
Aspergillosis
Term
Name an antivirulence factor of Cryptococcus
Definition
Anti-phagocytic capsule
Term
What distinguishes Cryptococcus from Malassezia & Candida in a wet mount?
Definition
Capsule
Term
Is Cryptococcus dimorphic?
Definition
No
Term
Cryptococcus remains in ____ form in both environment (____C) & host (____C).
Definition
Yeast; 25; 37
Term
What areas are affected by Cryptococcus? Where are lesions located?
Definition
Skin & Eyelids
Term
In cats, Cryptococcus spreads from ____ to ____.
Definition
Sinuses; Skin & Eyes
Term
What can be found in the brain of a cat infected w/ Cryptococcus? Why?
Definition
Cryptococcal capsular mass; Enzymes (phospholipases) disrupt host cell membranes & cause granulomas
Term
What condition is cause by Cryptococcus in cats? What can be seen in tissue sections?
Definition
Encephalitis; Capsulated Cryptococcus
Term
What is another name for Malassezia pachydermatis?
Definition
Pityrosporum canis
Term
Is Malassezia pachydermatis systemic?
Definition
No
Term
What is the shape of Malassezia pachydermatis?
Definition
Bottle, peanut, or footprint-shaped yeast
Term
What does Malassezia cause in dogs?
Definition
Otitis externa
Term
What condition is associated w/ Malassezia pachydermatis?
Definition
Chronic Dermatitis (Pruritis, Alopecia, Erythema)
Term
Describe how Malassezia causes chronic dermatitis.
Definition
Lipids help attachment to cell wall components --> Pruritis --> Skin thickens (elephant-like skin)
Term
How is Malassezia diagnosed?
Definition
Gram stain; Wet Mounts; Culture on SAB (fungus) & BA (bacteria)
Term
Tx for Malassezia:
Definition
Nystatin or Clotrimazole topical; Ketoconazole oral for dermatitis
Term
Among azole drugs, which has the best activity against Malassezia?
Definition
Ketoconazole
Term
Malassezia in dogs can cause ____ in abdominal area.
Definition
Alopecia & Crusts
Term
Malassezia infection can cause ____ on the paws.
Definition
Interdigital Dermatitis
Term
What yeasts is Nystatin used to treat?
Definition
Candida; Malassezia
Term
What is the main animal species affected by dimorphic fungi blastomycosis?
Definition
Dog
Term
Where does dimorphic fungi blastomycosis occur?
Definition
USA
Term
What is the primary target of dimorphic fungi blastomycosis in humans?
Definition
Lungs
Term
What is the habitat of dimorphic fungi blastomyces?
Definition
Soil-borne (mycelial phase w/ spores)
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of dimorphic fungi blastomycosis.
Definition
Aerosol inhalation --> Granulomatous lesions in lungs --> Respiratory distress
Term
Dimorphic fungi display ____ phase in the environment, & ____ phase in the animal body.
Definition
Mycelial; Yeast
Term
With dimorphic fungi blastomyces, ____ from ____ may cause inf via respiratory tract.
Definition
Spores; Mycelia
Term
Dimorphic blastomyces fungi cause canine _____; Fungal cells are seen in epitheliod ____.
Definition
Pulmonary Blastomycosis; Granuloma
Term
Does blastomyces have a capsule?
Definition
No
Term
Is Blastomycosis common in USA? CAN?
Definition
Yes; No
Term
How is blastomycosis diagnosed?
Definition
Wet mount of transtracheal aspirate or skin lesion exudate; Culture
Term
What form of blastomyces is seen w/ wet mount of transtracheal aspirate or skin lesion exudate?
Definition
Budding yeast cells
Term
What form of blastomyces is seen w/ culture @ 25C?
Definition
Mycelial
Term
Tx for Blastomycosis:
Definition
Itraconazole (oral) for ~60 days
Term
Describe the blastomyces fungus.
Definition
Thick cell wall, no capsule; hematogenous spread to skin & organs may occur
Term
In pulmonary blastomycosis, what does the lung look like?
Definition
Liver
Term
Is blastomycosis contagious?
Definition
Only by biting
Term
What animals are most affected by Histoplasmosis?
Definition
Dogs & Cats
Term
What dimorphic fungus causes Histoplasmosis?
Definition
Histoplasma capsulatum
Term
What is the source of Histoplasma capsulatum?
Definition
Soil enriched w/ bat or bird excreta
Term
Where does Histoplasmosis occur?
Definition
USA
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of histoplasmosis.
Definition
Infection via inhalation --> Granulomatous lesions/nodules in lungs; Intestine may be affected
Term
What are symptoms of histoplasmosis?
Definition
Chronic cough, diarrhea, emaciation
Term
How is histoplasmosis diagnosed?
Definition
Histopath; Buffy coat smear; Serology
Term
What is seen in a blood smear with histoplasmosis? What stain is used?
Definition
Multiplication of yeast cells in macrophages; Wright stain
Term
What is seen in culture w/ Histoplasma capsulatum?
Definition
Mycelia & typical tuberculate macroconidia
Term
Is Histoplasma infectious to humans?
Definition
Highly
Term
What is the Tx for Histoplasma capsulatum?
Definition
Itraconazole or Fluconazole (oral)
Term
Which dimorphic fungus is cartwheel-like?
Definition
Histoplasma capsulatum
Term
What dimorphic fungus causes "Valley disease" in humans? Where?
Definition
Coccidiodomycosis; Arizona & California
Term
What is the habitat of Coccidioides immitis?
Definition
Soil or dust-borne; Southern USA; S Am
Term
What animal is most affected by coccidioidomycosis?
Definition
Dog
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of Coccidioidomycosis. Is there horizontal transmission?
Definition
Infection by inhaling infective arthrospores; No
Term
What is the shape of Coccidioides immitis?
Definition
Barrel-shaped arthrospores
Term
What population of humans is especially susceptible to Coccidioidomycosis?
Definition
Construction workers
Term
What organs are affected by Coccidioidomycosis?
Definition
Lungs; Lymph nodes
Term
What is seen in a lung section w/ Coccidioidomycosis?
Definition
Acute inflammation; Mature "spherule" w/ endospores surrounded by eosinophilic layer
Term
What are signs of Coccidioidomycosis in dogs?
Definition
Dyspnea, Weight loss, Lymphadenopathy, Seizures
Term
How is Coccidioidomycosis diagnosed?
Definition
Serology, DTH to coccidoidin, Skin Test, Histopath
Term
Atypical Mycobacteria is _____ & can cause ____ in cattle; ____ in turtles.
Definition
Saprophytic; Skin nodules; Lesions
Term
What is Tx for Coccidioidomycosis?
Definition
Ketoconazole or Itraconazole for up to 12 months
Term
How is Coccidioidomycosis controlled?
Definition
Reduce exposure to dust in endemic areas
Term
How should suspect cases of Coccidioidomycosis be tested?
Definition
Serologically
Term
Canine lnn. affected w/ Coccidioidomycosis: Wet mount of pus/exudate may show ______ characteristic of Coccidoides immitis.
Definition
Spherules
Term
What is the habitat of the dimorphic fungus Sporotrichosis?
Definition
Soil; World-wide
Term
What animals are infected with Sporotrichosis?
Definition
Horses, Mules (rarely dogs, cats)
Term
What organism causes Sporotrichosis?
Definition
Sporothrix schenckii
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of Sporotrichosis.
Definition
Infection via skin wounds --> Lymphatic spread
Term
Name some dimorphic fungi.
Definition
Blastomyces, Histoplasma, Sporothrix, Coccidioides
Term
Is Sporotrichosis zoonotic?
Definition
Yes
Term
What does Sporotrichosis cause in cats?
Definition
Head lesions
Term
What is the Tx for Sporotrichosis for horses? Cats?
Definition
Potassium Iodide & Sodium Iodide; Itraconazole
Term
What organisms cause Zygomycosis?
Definition
Rhizopus; Mucor; Absidia; Mortierella
Term
Organisms that cause Zygomycosis are _____.
Definition
saprophytes
Term
Zygomycosis is caused after _____ or _____.
Definition
Inhalation; Ingestion
Term
Pathogenesis of Zygomycosis is similar to _____.
Definition
Aspergillosis
Term
Describe Rhizopus
Definition
Closed sporangium (all spores enclosed); Aseptate hyphae in tissue
Term
What is the Tx for Rhizopus inf? What is the prognosis?
Definition
Amphotericin B; Poor
Term
How is Rhizopus distinguished from Aspergillus?
Definition
Wet mount
Term
What condition is caused by Zygomycosis?
Definition
Mycotic Abortion
Term
What are Mycotoxins?
Definition
Toxins produced by fungi
Term
What are mycotoxicoses produced by?
Definition
Mycotoxins formed by mold growing in feed
Term
Give some characteristics of mycotoxicoses.
Definition
Acute or chronic poisoning, immunosuppression, carcinogenicity, teratogenicity; Non-contagious, Sporadic
Term
How is mycotoxicosis diagnosed?
Definition
Demonstration of toxin (in liver)
Term
What may indicate mycotoxicosis?
Definition
Decreased feed consumption or feed refusal
Term
Does boiling kill mycotoxins? Autoclaving?
Definition
No; No
Term
What are 4 examples of mycotoxicoses?
Definition
Facial Eczema; Aflatoxicosis; Ochratoxicosis; Ergotism
Term
What is the Tx for mycotoxicoses?
Definition
Antitoxin (neutralize toxin); Not Antibiotic; Not Antifungal
Term
What organism causes Aflatoxicosis?
Definition
Aspergillus flavus (also Penicillium, Rhizopus, Mucor)
Term
What animals are affected by Aflatoxicosis?
Definition
Mainly cattle; Poultry
Term
What are the 3 forms of Aflatoxicosis?
Definition
Acute; Subacute; Chronic
Term
Describe Acute Aflatoxicosis.
Definition
Bloody diarrhea; Death
Term
Describe subacute Aflatoxicosis.
Definition
Icterus; Abortion
Term
Describe Chronic Aflatoxicosis.
Definition
Decreased feed efficiency; Rough coat
Term
How is aflatoxicosis diagnosed?
Definition
PM tissues, feed sample - HPLC, ELISA, chick embryo bioassay
Term
Describe prevention & control of Aflatoxicosis.
Definition
Test Feed for toxins; Ammoniate Feed; Addition of toxin binders
Term
What organisms cause Ochratoxicosis?
Definition
Aspergillus; Penicillium
Term
What organisms cause Ergotism?
Definition
Claviceps purpurea
Term
What animals are affected by Ochratoxicosis?
Definition
Pigs, Poultry, Horses
Term
What animals are affected by ergotism?
Definition
Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Pigs, Poultry
Term
What are symptoms of Ochratoxicosis?
Definition
Wt. loss, Kidney & Liver damage, Abortion
Term
What are symptoms of ergotism?
Definition
Neurotoxicity; Convulsions; Gangrene of extremities
Term
How is Ochratoxicosis diagnosed?
Definition
Demonstration of toxin in feed; kidney
Term
How is ochratoxicosis controlled?
Definition
Test feed for toxin; Remove affected feed
Term
How is ergotism prevented?
Definition
Ergots should be removed mechanically or by floatation methods
Term
Give an example of a feed that can have ergots.
Definition
Rye grass
Term
What are some symptoms of cows w/ ergotism?
Definition
Swollen leg w/ line of separation & terminal gangrene; tail gangrene
Term
Where is facial eczema an economically important dz?
Definition
Australia, SA, US
Term
What organism causes facial eczema?
Definition
Pithomyces chartarum
Term
How is facial eczema diagnosed?
Definition
Jaundice, history, sporidesmin detection in blood by ELISA
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of facial eczema.
Definition
Pithomyces chartarum --> Sporidesmin --> Liver damage --> buildup of phylloerithrin --> photodynamic activity --> necrosis, sloughing of skin
Term
How is facial eczema controlled?
Definition
fungicide spray on pastures, zinc salts in feed to reduce liver toxicity
Term
What is the toxin produced by Pithomyces chartarum?
Definition
sporidesmin
Term
Lesions are caused by _____ in sheep w/ facial eczema.
Definition
Photosensitization
Term
What is seen on the udders of animals w/ facial eczema?
Definition
Moist dermatitis & hyperemia
Term
Extensive ____ is seen in facial eczema.
Definition
Skin slough
Term
What is seen in calves infected w/ facial eczema?
Definition
Extensive photodermatitis on chest wall
Term
Is Staphylococcus Gr + or -?
Definition
Gr +
Term
Describe the morphology of Staphylococcus.
Definition
Grape-like clusters
Term
Is Staphylococcus Catalase + or -?
Definition
+
Term
Is Streptococcus Catalase + or -?
Definition
-
Term
How many species of Staphylococcus are there?
Definition
>30
Term
What are most species of Staphylococcus?
Definition
Commensals of skin, mucus membranes
Term
What does Staphylococcus inf cause?
Definition
Purulent lesions
Term
Where do Staphylococcus multiply?
Definition
Milk, Cheese, etc.
Term
Where does Staphylococcus survive?
Definition
Hospital environment
Term
What is done to differentiate Staphylococcus from Streptococcus? Describe the procedure.
Definition
Catalase test; Add drop of 3% H2O2; Bubbling = Staph
Term
What is the most important virulence factor of Staphylococcus? What does it do?
Definition
Coagulase; clots plasma
Term
What type of pathogen is Staphylococcus?
Definition
Opportunistic (injuries, lowered defense)
Term
What are 2 spp. of Staph w/ coagulase?
Definition
auerus, intermedius
Term
What is a 2nd toxin of Staph? Which species have it?
Definition
Hemolysins; aureus, intermedius
Term
What are some tissue-destroying enzymes/toxins of Staphylococcus?
Definition
Lipase, Hyaluronidase, Exfoliative toxins, Leukocidin
Term
What does Staphylococcus enterotoxin cause?
Definition
Diarrhea in humans
Term
What do Staphylococcus Beta-lactamases do?
Definition
Destroy penicillins, cephalosporins
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions in all animal spp?
Definition
Skin inf; Suppurative wound inf; Abscesses; Jt. inf
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions cattle, sheep, & goats?
Definition
Mastitis; Tick pyemia in lambs
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions in swine?
Definition
Exudative dermatitis/Greasy pig dz (young pigs); Mastitis
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions in dogs?
Definition
Otitis externa; UTI; Skin; Vaginal inf
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions in cats?
Definition
Secondary skin inf
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions in horses?
Definition
Botryomycosis (spermatic cord)
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions in poultry?
Definition
Bumble foot; Arthritis
Term
What are Staphylococcus dz conditions in pet birds?
Definition
Diarrhea
Term
What are dz conditions of Staphylococcus intermedius in dogs?
Definition
Otitis externa
Term
What is responsible for Staphylococcus pathogenesis?
Definition
Virulence factors (aureus, intermedius): Coagulase, Leukocidin, Hemolysin
Term
What is typical of Staphylococcal pyoderma in dogs?
Definition
Erythematous papular rash
Term
What is associated w/ Staphylococcus intermedius inf in dogs?
Definition
Deep bacterial pyoderma; Erythematous alopecia; interdigital sinus
Term
In horses w/ Staphylococcus inf, what may be seen in the saddle area?
Definition
Folliculitis; Very painful lesions w/ exudate
Term
What can Staphylococcus cause in chinchillas?
Definition
Septicemia
Term
Bovine mastitis due to S. aureus can be ____ & ____.
Definition
Acute; Gangrenous
Term
What may be involved w/ human impetigo?
Definition
Staph or Strep
Term
What is a characteristic of both S. aureus & intermedius?
Definition
Double zone hemolysis
Term
What is S. aureus important in?
Definition
Bovine mastitis
Term
What is S. intermedius associated w/?
Definition
Dogs (skin commensal) Pyoderma, otitis, UTI, eye inf
Term
What are 2 spp of non-hemolytic Staph?
Definition
epidermidis & hyicus
Term
S. aureus are mostly ____ strains.
Definition
Virulent
Term
What are 2 other species of Staph?
Definition
S. felis (cats); S. schlieferi (dogs)
Term
What is a non-pathogenic skin commensal Staph? In what animals does it occasionally cause inf?
Definition
S. epidermidis; Cats
Term
What is S. hyicus associated w/?
Definition
Pigs Exudative Dermatitis ("Greasy pig" dz)
Term
What does S. epidermidis form on BA?
Definition
Non-hemolytic colonies
Term
How is Staphylococcus diagnosed?
Definition
Smear (grape-like clusters); Culture for antibiotic sensitivity; Catalase; Coagulase; ID (AGI-Staph ID)
Term
What has limited use in chronic Staph inf?
Definition
Bacterins
Term
How is Staph inf prevented?
Definition
Hygiene; Aseptic Sx (Chlorhexidine); Iodine based teat dips
Term
What drugs are used to treat Staph?
Definition
Penicillin; Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid; Cephalosporins; For mastitis: Cloxacillin, Methicillin, Vancomycin
Term
Describe Peracute bovine mastitis.
Definition
(gangrenous) fever, depression, anorexia, recumbency, rapid heart rate
Term
What are the forms of bovine mastitis?
Definition
Peracute; Acute; Subacute; Chronic; Subclinical
Term
How is S. aureus diagnosed?
Definition
Culture; Somatic Cell Count; California Mastitis Test
Term
Treatment & Prevention of S. aureus:
Definition
Antimicro suscept test req'd; Intra mamm infusion (& IM or IV for acute); hygienic precautions; Dry cow therapy; SCC monitoring program; Culling
Term
What is the predominant type of coagulase + Staph on normal canine skin?
Definition
S. intermedius
Term
What does S. intermedius show on BA?
Definition
Double zone hemolysis
Term
What is the causative agent of pyoderma & otitis externa in dogs?
Definition
S. intermedius
Term
What is req'd for effective Tx of S. intermedius?
Definition
Antibiotic sensitivity testing
Term
What drugs can be used to treat S. intermedius?
Definition
Clavamox; Cephalosporins; Enrofloxacin; Penicillin (R common)
Term
Greasy Pig Dz
Definition
Exudative Epidermitis caused by S. hyicus
Term
What is S. hyicus a commensal of?
Definition
Skin, Vagina, Prepuce
Term
In what age pigs does S. hyicus cause dz?
Definition
1-6 wk
Term
S. hyicus enters via ____.
Definition
Abrasions; Bite wounds
Term
Describe greasy pig dz.
Definition
Excessive sebacious secretion; Exfoliation; Greasy exudation on skin surface --> Non-pruritic dermatitis --> Anorexia, Dehydration --> Death of severely affected
Term
Tx & Prevention of S. hyicus:
Definition
TMS systemic + topical antiseptics (cetrimide); Fluid replacement; Autogenous bacterins (exfoliative toxin+) in sows
Term
Bacterin
Definition
Vacc made from bact. from lesion
Term
Describe Streptococcus.
Definition
Gr + cocci in pairs or chains
Term
Describe BA hemolysis of Strep.
Definition
Variable; alpha, beta, gamma; complete, partial, none
Term
How is Strep serologically classified?
Definition
Latex aggln. kit into Lancefield groups
Term
What are Lancefield groups of Strep?
Definition
A, B, C, D, F, G
Term
What group are S. equi & S. canis?
Definition
C
Term
What type of Strep is S. equi? (BA)
Definition
Beta hemolytic
Term
What type of Strep are S. uberis & pneumoniae? (BA)
Definition
alpha hemolytic; greening/incomplete hemolysis
Term
What is the habitat of Strep?
Definition
Commensal or obligate pathogen of skin, mucus membranes
Term
Describe long-term survival of Strep off host.
Definition
Poor
Term
What type of inf does Strep cause?
Definition
Endogenous or Exogenous; Pyogenic, often localized
Term
What does Strep cause in young animals?
Definition
Septicemia, meningitis
Term
What are some virulence factors of Strep?
Definition
Anti-phagocytic capsule; Hemolysins; Hyaluronidase; Streptokinase (fibrinolysin)
Term
What is an important virulence factor of Strep?
Definition
M protein
Term
What does hemolysin do?
Definition
Lyses RBCs
Term
What does streptokinase do?
Definition
Indirectly digests fibrin clots
Term
What does hyaluronidase do?
Definition
Digests ground substance of CT
Term
S. canis: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Dogs, Cats; Pyogenic Septicemic
Term
S. equi subsp. equi: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Horse; Strangles
Term
S. equi subsp. zooepidemicus: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Horse; Endometritis, pneumonia
Term
S. Suis: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Pig (commensal); Septicemia in young
Term
S. porcinus: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Pigs; Jowl abscesses
Term
S. agalactiae: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Cattle; Mastitis (Chronic)
Term
S. dysgalactiae: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Cattle; Mastitis (Acute)
Term
S. uberis: spp _____; type ____
Definition
Cattle; Mastitis (Acute)
Term
Is S. equi zooepidemicus commensal or exogenous? S. equi equi?
Definition
Commensal; Exogenous
Term
What is S. canis a commensal of?
Definition
Anal & Vaginal mucosa
Term
What does S. canis cause?
Definition
Suppurative conditions; puppy strangles; Juvenile pyoderma/lymphadenitis; TSS; Neonatal septicemia in kittens; Necrotizing fasciitis/Myositis
Term
What type of pathogen is S. equi equi?
Definition
Obligate Pathogen
Term
What type of colonies does S. equi equi form on BA?
Definition
Mucoid beta hemolytic
Term
What are symptoms of equine strangles?
Definition
Purulent pharyngitis; Lymphadenitis; occasionally Inhalation Pneumonia
Term
What is characteristic of S. equi equi?
Definition
Long chain in pus; Mucoid hemolytic colonies on BA
Term
How is S. equi equi transmitted?
Definition
Horse to Horse, via fomites
Term
Describe S. equi equi pathogenesis.
Definition
Entry oral, nasal --> Attachment to tonsillar crypt mucosa --> lnn. (mandibular, retropharyngeal, cervical) --> Swelling, pus --> Occlusion of respiratory p'way ("strangles")
Term
What happens in equine strangles if the submandibular ln ruptures?
Definition
Discharge of highly infectious material
Term
How long is S. equi equi shed?
Definition
Up to 6 wk
Term
What are the symptoms of equine strangles?
Definition
Fever, nasal discharge, mild cough, swallowing difficulty, swollen lnn of head & neck
Term
What rare, chronic form of equine strangles may occur? What does it cause?
Definition
Bastard Strangles; Abscesses in many organs, Weight loss, Dyspnea
Term
How is S. equi equi diagnosed?
Definition
CS; Culture discharges/pus --> mucoid Beta hemolytic colonies, Gr C; Sugar fermentation tests
Term
What is the Tx for equine strangles?
Definition
Penicillin to infected & in contact horses
Term
How is equine strangles controlled?
Definition
Isolation, quarantine of new horses
Term
What are Vaccines for equine strangles?
Definition
Bacterin, M protein extract, modified live intranasal vacc (all partially effective)
Term
How is S. equi zooepidemicus differentiated?
Definition
Sugar Fermentation rxns; Smear from cervical exudate
Term
Is S. suis zoonotic? What does it cause in humans?
Definition
Yes; Meningitis, purpura & gangrene
Term
How are Strep classified?
Definition
b/o capsular Ag's
Term
What group is S. suis?
Definition
D
Term
Where does S. suis infect?
Definition
Tonsils, Nasal secretion, Feces, Reproductive tracts
Term
What type of S. suis is virulent?
Definition
2
Term
What predisposes S. suis inf?
Definition
Stress
Term
What are CS of S. suis inf?
Definition
Meningitis, arthritis, septicemia in young pigs, pneumonia, endocarditis, abortion
Term
How is S. suis diagnosed?
Definition
Smear; Culture; Typing
Term
Tx for S. suis:
Definition
Penicillin, Ampicillin, Tiamulin
Term
Prevention & Control of S. suis:
Definition
Reduce Stress factors, repeated vacc. w/ bacterins
Term
What Strep causes chronic bovine mastitis?
Definition
S. agalactiae
Term
What does S. agalactiae show on BA?
Definition
beta Hemolyisis (mostly)
Term
Is S. agalactiae CAMP + or -?
Definition
+
Term
S. agalactiae is exclusively associated w/ ____.
Definition
Mammary gland
Term
CAMP + bacteria show ______.
Definition
Arrow-head pattern hemolysis
Term
What Strep causes acute bovine mastitis?
Definition
S. dysgalactiae & uberis
Term
What is S. dysgalactiae a commensal of?
Definition
Buccal cavity, Genitalia, Skin of udder
Term
Is S. dysgalactiae CAMP + or -?
Definition
-
Term
What does S. dysgalactiae show on BA?
Definition
alpha hemolysis
Term
Is S. uberis CAMP + or -?
Definition
-
Term
What does S. uberis show on BA?
Definition
alpha hemolysis
Term
Where is S. uberis found?
Definition
Skin, Tonsils, Vagina, Feces
Term
What does S. uberis cause?
Definition
Acute environmental bovine mastitis, associated w/ bedding/straw
Term
What is the Tx for bovine mastitis?
Definition
Penicillin or cloxacillin intramammary
Term
What is the multipoint mastitis control program?
Definition
Maintain dry clean environment, Establish regular sanitizing & maintenance for milking equip, Individual wash/dry towels, teat dip, Dry-cow therapy, Somatic cell count monitoring, culling
Term
What is Hog Strangles?
Definition
Streptococcal lymphadenitis; abscesses in mandibular, pharyngeal, other lnn.
Term
Is hog strangles a common dz?
Definition
No
Term
Where do S. porcinus carriers have the bact?
Definition
Tonsils, Intestine
Term
How is S. porcinus diagnosed?
Definition
Clin findings, Exudate culture, Typing
Term
How is S. porcinus controlled?
Definition
Tetracyclines in feed @ weaning time, Early weaning reduces clin cases; Tx vacc not effective
Term
Tx for S. suis:
Definition
Penicillin, Ampicillin
Term
What is seen w/ dermatophilosis in dogs?
Definition
Crusty lesions
Term
What Corynebacterium causes human diphtheria?
Definition
C. diphtheriae
Term
What Corynebacterium causes UTI in cattle?
Definition
C. renale
Term
What Corynebacterium causes caseous lymphadenitis in sheep & goats?
Definition
C. pseudotuberculosis
Term
What Corynebacterium causes human pharyngitis, & rarely bovine mastitis?
Definition
C. ulcerans
Term
What Corynebacterium causes abscesses in mice & rats? Is it common or rare?
Definition
C. kutscheri; Rare
Term
Describe the morphology of Corynebacterium.
Definition
Pleiomorphic Gr+ rods
Term
What type of inf do Corynebacterium cause?
Definition
Pyogenic
Term
What is the present name of C. pyogenes?
Definition
Arcanobacterium pyogenes
Term
What is the present name of C. equi?
Definition
Rhodococcus equi
Term
What is the present name of C. suis?
Definition
Eubacterium/Actinobacterium suis
Term
What are the members of Corynebacterium renale group?
Definition
C. renale, C. pilosum, C. cystitidis
Term
What does C. renale cause in cattle? What are the carriers?
Definition
Pyelonephritis; Healthy bulls
Term
How is C. renale transmitted?
Definition
Venereal or via urine splash
Term
Describe C. renale pathogenesis.
Definition
Adhere w/ pili --> ascending inf --> bladder --> ureters --> kidneys (pyelonephritis) (urease --> ammonia --> inflammation) --> purulent blood-stained urine w/ mucus
Term
What is the pigmentation of a C. renale smear?
Definition
Yellow
Term
Does Corynebacterium grow on MacConkey agar?
Definition
No
Term
How is C. renale diagnosed?
Definition
Examine urine sediment (Gram's, culture)
Term
C. renale Tx:
Definition
Penicillin 10 days; isolate cow; destroy contaminated bedding
Term
Is antibiotic sensitivity testing necessary for Corynebacterium?
Definition
No
Term
What does C. renale cause in sheep & goats?
Definition
Posthitis (pizzle rot, sheath rot)/Ulcerative balanoposthitis
Term
How is Posthitis controlled?
Definition
Reduce protein in diet (switch from legume hay to grassy or mixed hay); Sx; Antiseptic infusion
Term
What does C. pseudotuberculosis cause?
Definition
Caseous lymphadenitis in sheep & goats; Thin Ewe Syndrome; Rarely, ulcerative lymphagitis in horse (chest abscesses)
Term
Describe C. pseudotuberculosis pathogenesis.
Definition
Skin commensal - Injury --> Inf & Abscessation of lnn --> spread via lymphatics --> greenish caseous pus (later, onion-like concentric layers)
Term
Where does caseous lymphadenitis cause abscesses?
Definition
lnn. & lungs
Term
How is caseous lymphadenitis diagnosed?
Definition
Smear, culture, ELISA
Term
How is caseous lymphadenitis controlled?
Definition
Improve management (culling, improve shearing, clean dip; Pre-importation ELISA (detects Ab's in serum)
Term
What is the morphology of R. equi?
Definition
Gr+ coccoid or short/pleiomorphic rods
Term
What does R. equi look like on BA?
Definition
Mucoid pale pink (salmon-pink) colonies
Term
What is the habitat of R. equi?
Definition
Intestine of horses, Soil, stables contaminated w/ horse manure
Term
Does R. equi grow on MacConkey agar?
Definition
No
Term
How is R. equi diagnosed?
Definition
Radiography, culture (transtracheal aspirate)
Term
What animals are most susceptible to R. equi?
Definition
Foals ~6 wks old
Term
What does R. equi cause in foals?
Definition
Suppurative bronchopneumonia
Term
In what animals does R. equi cause dz?
Definition
Young horses, rarely pigs, humans, cats
Term
What does R. equi inf cause in cats?
Definition
Lesions on leg
Term
What do cats w/ R. equi respond well to?
Definition
Lincomycin
Term
Describe R. equi pathogenesis.
Definition
Org. inhaled via contaminated dust; Facultative intracellular parasite; Destruction of mac's; Destruction of lung parenchyma, suppurative bronchopneumonia, abscesses in lung & lnn
Term
What are the symptoms of R. equi?
Definition
Dyspnea, Fever, Later Emaciation
Term
How is R. equi controlled?
Definition
Hygiene to reduce environmental load; Remove foal manure from pasture frequently; Dust control in holding pens; Admin of hyperimmune serum (from dam or other source) to foal 2-3 wks old
Term
R equi Tx:
Definition
Clin cases w/ Erythromycin + Rifampin >/= 4 wks; During outbreak, prophylactic Tx Penicillin G inj into newborn foals
Term
Are there vacc's for R. equi?
Definition
No
Term
What organism causes Actinomycetes?
Definition
Arcanobacterium pyogenes
Term
What animals are susceptible to Arcanobacterium pyogenes?
Definition
Cattle, Sheep, Pigs
Term
What is the morphology of Arcanobacterium pyogenes?
Definition
Gr+ pleomorphic rods (no filaments)
Term
What is the habitat of Arcanobacterium pyogenes?
Definition
Mucus membranes; Skin (of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs; rarely rabbits)
Term
What does Arcanobacterium pyogenes look like on BA?
Definition
Tiny colonies w/ narrow zone hemolysis
Term
What does Arcanobacterium pyogenes cause in cows?
Definition
Endometritis; purulent discharge w/ blood; Infertility
Term
What type of pathogen is Arcanobacterium pyogenes?
Definition
Opportunistic (wound, injury, parturition, navel inf)
Term
Is Fusobacterium aerobic or anaerobic?
Definition
Anaerobic
Term
What does Arcanobacterium pyogenes cause in goats?
Definition
Neck abscesses
Term
What does Arcanobacterium pyogenes cause in pigs?
Definition
Tail biting; Paravertebral abscesses; Lung abscesses
Term
Describe the dz conditions associated w/ Arcanobacterium pyogenes.
Definition
Abscesses, Pneumonic inf (secondary), Mastitis, Pyometritis, Arthritis, Liver abscesses (w/ Fusobacterium), Role in foot-rot lesions in sheep, SC abscesses
Term
What is evident in smears from milk w/ Arcanobacterium pyogenes?
Definition
Pleomorphism
Term
How is Arcanobacterium pyogenes diagnosed?
Definition
Gr stain of pus, jt. fluid; Culture on BA
Term
Arcanobacterium pyogenes Tx:
Definition
Penicillin effective; Poor response when abscess encapsulated, Sx drainage req'd
Term
Actinomycetes are ______, _____-like bacteria.
Definition
Higher, Fungus-like
Term
What are some Actinomycetes?
Definition
Actinomyces, Arcanobacterium, Actinobaculum, Nocardia, Dermatophilus
Term
Are Actinomycetes Gr + or -?
Definition
Gr + showing tenacious colonies
Term
Some actinomycetes have ______.
Definition
branching filaments
Term
What type of lesions do actinomycetes cause?
Definition
Pyogranulomatous
Term
Dz prevalence from Actinomycetes is ______.
Definition
Low/sporadic
Term
Is Actinomyces bovis aerobic or anaerobic?
Definition
Anaerobic
Term
What does Actinomyces bovis require?
Definition
Anaerobic atmosphere + CO2
Term
What is Actinomyces bovis a commensal of?
Definition
Oral cavity of cattle
Term
Describe pathogenesis of Actinomyces bovis
Definition
Trauma of oral mucosa --> Localized osteomyelitis (Lumpy Jaw), pyogranuloma w/ fistulous tracts & swelling
Term
What organism causes "Lumpy Jaw" in cattle?
Definition
Actinomyces bovis
Term
How is Actinomyces bovis diagnosed?
Definition
Smear
Term
Morphology of Actinomyces bovis:
Definition
Gr + branching filaments; Crushed granules + for clubs/rosettes
Term
Actinomyces bovis Tx:
Definition
early cases: Penicillin; advanced cases: Sx + iodine dressing, Sodium iodide IV
Term
What does Actinomycetes viscosus cause?
Definition
Granulomatous abscesses of skin/SQ in dogs & cats
Term
How is Actinomycetes viscosus treated?
Definition
Surgical drainage, Penicillin, Tetracycline
Term
What does Actinomycetes hordeovulneris cause?
Definition
Localized abscesses or rarely pleuritis, peritonitis, arthritis; associated w/ grass (Hordeum) awns in dogs
Term
What do unclassified Actinomycetes spp cause?
Definition
Pyogranulomatous mastitis (pig); Poll evil/fistulous withers (horse)
Term
What is a morphological characteristic of Actinomycetes hordeovulneris?
Definition
Branching
Term
What is the current name of Eubacterium suis?
Definition
Actinobaculum suis
Term
What is the environment of Actinobaculum suis?
Definition
Anaerobic; Healthy boars are carriers
Term
What does Actinobaculum suis cause?
Definition
Cystitis & pyelonephritis in pigs
Term
What are symptoms of Actinobaculum suis?
Definition
Anorexia, arching of back, dysuria, hematuria
Term
Drug of choice for Actinobaculum suis:
Definition
Penicillin
Term
What is the morphology of Nocardia?
Definition
Gr+ branching
Term
What is the most common Nocardia sp?
Definition
N. asteroides
Term
What is the environment of Nocardia?
Definition
Saprophytic
Term
What does Nocardia grow on?
Definition
BA (yellow adherent colonies), SAB
Term
Describe Nocardia asteroides on BA after 5 days incubation.
Definition
Vivid white, adherent colonies
Term
What is seen in a Nocardia abscess smear?
Definition
Branching filaments
Term
What is used to treat Canine nocardiosis?
Definition
TMS (Trimethoprimsulfa) or Tetracycline; (Penicillin-Resistant)
Term
What does Nocardia cause in cattle?
Definition
Bovine mastitis
Term
Describe Nocardia bovine mastitis pathogenesis.
Definition
Entry via contaminated infusion equipment; Nocardia multiplies in devitalized tissue; fibrosis; discrete hard nodules
Term
How is Nocardia controlled?
Definition
Prevention; Culling
Term
What is used to treat Nocardia mastitis in cattle?
Definition
No Tx; Cull
Term
What does Nocardia cause in dogs?
Definition
Canine Nocardiosis
Term
Describe the cutaneous form of canine nocardiosis.
Definition
Indolent ulcer or granulomatous swelling w/ discharging fistulous tracts
Term
What is seen in pus w/ canine nocardiosis?
Definition
Granules; branching filaments
Term
How is respiratory canine nocardiosis acquired? What does it lead to?
Definition
Inhalation; Fluid accumulation in thoracic cavity; fever, respiratory distress
Term
What occurs in the disseminated form of canine nocardiosis?
Definition
Abscesses in various organs, brain
Term
Is Dermatophilus congolensis systemic?
Definition
no
Term
Describe the morphology of Dermatophilus congolensis.
Definition
Gr + branching; RR track; Zoospores
Term
What does Dermatophilus congolensis cause?
Definition
Dermatophilosis/Streptothricosis: skin inf of cattle, horses, sheep, goats (occasionally dogs, cats, humans); Rain scald/Rain Rot; Lumpy wool dz; Strawberry foot rot
Term
What animals are most affected by Dermatophilus congolensis?
Definition
Horses in N Am
Term
Why does Dermatophilus congolensis have RR-like appearance?
Definition
development cycle
Term
What does Dermatophilus congolensis cause in sheep & goats?
Definition
Lumpy Wool Dz; face lesions
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of Dermatophilus congolensis.
Definition
Motile zoospore (ineffective form) released in wet conditions from infected skin --> transmission by flies, contact --> Germination --> Hyphal branches penetrate epidermis (injury) --> Exudation --> Neutrophils collect beneath epidermis --> Epidermal cells die --> Scab
Term
What can predispose an animal to Dermatophilus congolensis?
Definition
Skin trauma, Tick infestation
Term
What is used to stain Dermatophilus congolensis? What is seen?
Definition
Giemsa; Branching filaments
Term
What is seen in Strawberry foot rot?
Definition
Leg lesions; Reddish discoloration
Term
How is Dermatophilus congolensis diagnosed?
Definition
Make smear from scab undersurface; stain w/ Gr or Giemsa (+ if RR-track hyphae); Culture only if smear inconclusive
Term
What is Tx for Dermatophilus congolensis?
Definition
Penicillin + Streptomycin or long acting Tetracyclines; Mild cases: remove scabs w/ mild soap, apply iodine comds or chlorhexidine
Term
How is Dermatophilus congolensis controlled?
Definition
Reduce skin trauma, control ticks
Term
What is the drug of choice for Dermatophilus congolensis?
Definition
Penicillin
Term
What does Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae cause in pigs?
Definition
Swine erysipelas/Diamond dz
Term
What does Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae cause in turkeys?
Definition
Septicemia; Erysipelas
Term
What does Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae cause in sheep?
Definition
Arthritis
Term
What is swine erysipelas?
Definition
Septicemia/Skin form/Arthritis/Endocarditis
Term
What does Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae cause in humans?
Definition
Erysipeloid (localized cellulitis)
Term
What is the current name of E. rhusiopathiae in dogs?
Definition
E. tonsillarum
Term
What does E. tonsillarum cause in dogs?
Definition
Endocarditis
Term
What does culture of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae look like?
Definition
Chronic=Rough/Acute=Smooth colonies, & accompanying forms (Chronic=Long; Acute=Short)
Term
What is the morphology of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
Nonmotile, Gr+ rods (filamentous in chronic inf, & when smooth colonies change to rough form)
Term
What is the habitat of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
Tonsils, Mucus membranes of carrier pigs, Soil inhabited by pigs, Fish body slime layer
Term
What is the pathogenesis of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
Inf of non-immune pigs orally via fish meal, contaminated feed, water; Skin wounds, insect bites
Term
How many serotypes of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae are there? How virulent are they?
Definition
Many; varies
Term
What are the symptoms of septicemic form of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
acute in young pigs: fever, red/purple skin patches, death if untreated
Term
What are symptoms of the skin form of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
less acute, diamond shaped red, raised areas --> necrosis --> scabs (thrombi --> lesions)
Term
What is seen in arthritis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
Chronic changes
Term
What are symptoms of the cardiac form of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
Valvular endocarditis; dyspnea; sudden death may occur (strains adhere to valves)
Term
What is the #1 cause of jt inf/arthritis in pigs in N Am?
Definition
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Term
What % of arthritis in hogs is caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae? S. suis?
Definition
45%; 16%
Term
What is the Tx for Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae?
Definition
Penicillin or Ampicillin; Cull chronic cases; good vacc's - single market for pigs, annual for breeding pigs
Term
What is the Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae vaccine for pigs?
Definition
Modified Live; Multivalent (Sowvac)
Term
How is Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae diagnosed?
Definition
CS; Quick response to Penicillin; Culture blood, organs (septicemic cases); Colony, Gr morphology: smooth colonies: short rods, Rough colonies: filaments; Motility (-)
Term
What does Listeria monocytogenes cause?
Definition
Listeriosis in sheep, cattle, goats, humans; Head tilt, Facial paralysis in sheep
Term
Is Listeriosis contagious?
Definition
No
Term
What is the morphology of Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
small Gr + coccobacilli/rods
Term
At what temperature does Listeria monocytogenes grow?
Definition
5-45C
Term
At what temperature does Listeria monocytogenes display tumbling motility?
Definition
25-30C
Term
What stain is used for Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Giemsa
Term
What does Listeria monocytogenes look like on BA?
Definition
Hemolytic colonies & cocco-bacilli & small rods
Term
What is the habitat of Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Saprophyte, found in poor quality silage (pH >4.5), decomposing vegetation, sewage, wild rodent feces
Term
What is another name for Listeriosis?
Definition
Silage dz
Term
What are the virulence factors of Listeria monocytogenes? Pathogenesis?
Definition
Enzymes, mainly Listeriolysin O (hemolysin/cytolysin) disrupt phagosomal membrane --> invasion of cytoplasm --> intracellular growth; A glyceride factor --> monocytosis in non-rum monocytes
Term
To avoid Listeriosis, silage should be _____.
Definition
Acidic (pH <4.5)
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of Listeria monocytogenes.
Definition
Oral entry --> epithelial invasion --> migrate via trigeminal n. --> microabscesses of BS --> meningoencephalitis --> circling dz; Intestinal mucosa --> Blood --> Placental damage --> Fetal inf --> Abortion, stillbirth
Term
What organism causes circling dz?
Definition
Listeria monocytogenes
Term
What is seen w/ listeriosis in chinchillas?
Definition
Multi-focal liver abscesses
Term
What are some dz manifestations of Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Neural form; Abortion; Septicemic form; Iritis, keratoconjunctivitis, mastitis (bovine)
Term
What is implicated in iritis, keratoconjunctivitis, mastitis (bovine) from Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Silage
Term
What is the neural form of Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Meningoencephalitis/Circling dz (rum), Complete paralysis, Death in 2-3 days in sheep
Term
In what animals does Listeria monocytogenes cause abortion?
Definition
Sheep, cattle
Term
What is the septicemic form of Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Chinchillas, Poultry (feed contamination from rodents); Young rum: multifocal necrosis of liver & spleen
Term
What does routine culture of Listeria monocytogenes include?
Definition
BA
Term
What are some ways to diagnose Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Culture on BA; Cold enrichment in liquid media --> Plate on BA or selective media; FAT on tissues, exudates; Serological: many false +'s; PCR
Term
What is seen in BA of Listeria monocytogenes?
Definition
Colonies w/ Complete hemolysis
Term
Control of Listeriosis:
Definition
Eliminate bad silage, keep animals off pasture identified for silage; Prevent abrasions in eyes from silage
Term
Is there a vacc for Listeriosis?
Definition
No
Term
Human listeriosis is a ______ dz that causes ___ & ___.
Definition
Food-borne; Meningitis, Abortion
Term
What humans are more susceptible to listeriosis?
Definition
Pregnant women
Term
What is Tx for Listeriosis?
Definition
Penicillin, Ampicillin, Tetracycline in early stages - high doses
Term
Bacillus is mostly ____, except ____.
Definition
Nonpathogenic; B. anthracis
Term
Where is Bacillus found?
Definition
Environment; Soil
Term
What is the morphology of Bacillus?
Definition
Gr+ large spore-forming rods
Term
Bacillus rods may be arranged as _____
Definition
Chains or Threads
Term
What does Bacillus colonize?
Definition
Ground glass surface & irregular edges
Term
Is Bacillus anthracis contagious?
Definition
Yes
Term
Is Bacillus cereus pathogenic?
Definition
No
Term
What is the morphology of Bacillus cereus?
Definition
Hemolytic large flat colonies w/ irregular edges
Term
What is the morphology of Bacillus subtilis?
Definition
rough, irregular colonies on BA
Term
Is Bacillus subtilis pathogenic?
Definition
No
Term
Is B. anthracis capsulated? Are other Bacillus spp?
Definition
Yes; No
Term
What does B. anthracis cause?
Definition
Septicemia, death esp in cattle
Term
What does B. anthracis cause in calves?
Definition
Exudation of tarry blood from rectum
Term
What does B. anthracis cause in horses?
Definition
Edematous swelling of neck, throat; dyspnea; high fever
Term
How S are rum's to B. anthracis?
Definition
++++
Term
How S are pigs to B. anthracis?
Definition
++
Term
How S are horses to B. anthracis?
Definition
++/+++
Term
How S are humans to B. anthracis?
Definition
+++
Term
How S are birds to B. anthracis?
Definition
Not S
Term
What animals are most S to B. anthracis?
Definition
Rum's
Term
Why are birds not S to B. anthracis?
Definition
High body temp
Term
What are virulence factors of B. anthracis?
Definition
Antiphagocytic capsule; Tripartite toxin (edema factor, protective Ag, Lethal factor)
Term
What is required for full activity of tripartite toxin of B. anthracis?
Definition
All 3 components
Term
What does tripartite toxin cause?
Definition
Edema, extensive necrosis, damage of blood clotting
Term
What is the pathogenesis of anthrax?
Definition
Germination in enterocytes, local edema, necrosis --> Spores formed --> Phagocytosis, germination of spores --> regional ln --> hemorrhagic lymphadenitis
Term
What is the pathogenesis of B. anthracis after invasion of the spleen?
Definition
Bacteremia --> Toxemia --> Tripartite toxin increases capillary permeability --> fluid leak --> fall in BP; blood clotting damaged --> Hemorrhages, Death
Term
What condition does B. anthracis cause in the spleen?
Definition
Splenomegaly
Term
______ may be contaminated w/ B. anthracis spores.
Definition
Meat & Bone meal
Term
Where do outbreaks of anthrax occasionally occur in wild animals?
Definition
Africa
Term
What is seen in wild animals who have died from Anthrax?
Definition
Exudation of tarry blood from rectum; Bleeding from nose; Lack of rigor mortis
Term
What happened in Zambia in 1987?
Definition
>500 hippos died of anthrax in Luangua Valley River
Term
Describe Anthrax pathogenesis in Africa.
Definition
Spores survive in soil; germinate in organic matter after flooding; Vultures in anthrax endemic area (birds don't get anthrax)
Term
Anthrax in wildlife: What can spread inf?
Definition
Flies & Carnivorous animals
Term
What is an abiotic source of anthrax?
Definition
Waterhole
Term
How can humans contract anthrax from animals?
Definition
Skin form from abrasions while handling infected animals
Term
What is seen in cutaneous anthrax in humans?
Definition
Facial lesions
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of B. anthracis in ruminants.
Definition
Entry via ingestion --> Multiplication in throat/local lnn. --> Invasion of blood, spleen; Tripartite toxin --> fall in BP, shock; Damaged blood clotting --> Hemorrhages --> Exudation of tarry blood from body orifices --> Death
Term
How is anthrax diagnosed?
Definition
Blood smears from ear (cattle): heat fix, methylene blue stain; *No PM
Term
What is done w/ carcasses of anthrax victims?
Definition
Incineration; Premises disinfection
Term
What is done in cases of anthrax?
Definition
Report to authorities; Incinerate carcass or bury deep in calcium oxide; 10% formalin for 10 min for disinfection; vacc animals at risk w/ spore vacc
Term
What is used in humans infected w/ anthrax?
Definition
Penicillin or ciprofloxacin
Term
How is anthrax controlled in wildlife?
Definition
Burn contaminated fecal matter, vegetation; Close infected waterholes; Dispose all carcasses properly; Keep vultures & coyotes away; Remove healthy animals from affected area
Term
Should Penicillin be given w/ anthrax spore vacc?
Definition
No (No antibiotics w/ live vacc)
Term
What is the morphology of Clostridium?
Definition
Large Gr + spore-forming rods; Older cells often Gr -
Term
What is the habitat of Clostridium?
Definition
Anaerobic/Saprophytic; Soil, digestive tracts
Term
Clostridium causes dz via ______
Definition
Toxins, Enzymes
Term
What are toxin forming (neurotoxic) non-invasive Clostridia?
Definition
C. tetani & botulinum
Term
What are histotoxic Clostridia?
Definition
C. chauvoei, septicum, & novyi; C. hemolyticum, C. perfringens
Term
What are enterotoxemic Clostridia?
Definition
C. perfringens
Term
What does C. perfringens cause?
Definition
Hemorrhagic diarrhea
Term
What is the morphology of C. tetani? What is its habitat?
Definition
Terminal spores/drumstick-like; Soil
Term
What does C. tetani cause in animals & humans?
Definition
Tetanus/Lockjaw
Term
What is the pathogenesis of C. tetani?
Definition
Entry via wound - incubation (days-months) --> spore germination --> multiplication in necrotic tissue (tetanolysin, a hemolysin helps further tissue necrosis); neurotoxin (tetanospasmin) --> CNS --> spastic paralysis (prevents m. relaxation) (glycine, GABA inhibited) --> resp impairment/death
Term
In what animal is tetanus common?
Definition
Horses (subsequent to deep wound inf)
Term
What is the hemolysin of C. tetani? What is the neurotoxin?
Definition
Tetanolysin; Tetanospasmin
Term
How is tetanus diagnosed? [What should not be examined?]
Definition
CS: Lock jaw, stiff ears, limb, back, tail, 3rd eyelid paralysis (horse); Hx, wound smear; Culture necrotic tissue(if smear -) [Blood]
Term
What animals are more S to tetanus?
Definition
Farm animals
Term
How is tetanus prevented?
Definition
Vacc. w/ tetanus toxoid
Term
How is tetanus treated?
Definition
Antitoxin, Penicillin; Protect affected animal from light & noise
Term
Should wounds be bandaged in cases of tetanus?
Definition
No; aerate
Term
1 cause of SIDS is _____.
Definition
Botulism
Term
Is C. botulinum aerobic or anaerobic?
Definition
Anaerobic
Term
What can cause botulism?
Definition
Bad hay w/ decomposing rat; fly maggots (hghly toxigenic) on decomposing duck carcass
Term
What are the toxigenic types of botulism?
Definition
A-G
Term
What is the source of C. botulinum?
Definition
Feed, Abattoir offal; Dead fish; Maggots; Honey w/ spores --> infant botulism
Term
What is C. botulinum toxin encoded by?
Definition
Bacteriophages
Term
What does botulism cause in mice?
Definition
Respiratory paralysis (diaphragm paralyzed)
Term
What is the pathogenesis of botulism?
Definition
Toxin --> Intestine --> Blood --> Binding to peripheral nn. (neuromuscular junction) --> interferes w/ release of ACh --> Flaccid paralysis of mm. (inability to contract) --> Resp paralysis --> Death
Term
What does recovery from botulism d/o?
Definition
Dose
Term
What are CS of botulism?
Definition
Straddled posture; Profuse Salivation (cattle); Paralyzed tongue; Wing paralysis & neck paralysis in birds
Term
What is seen in birds w/ botulism?
Definition
Limberneck; wing & leg paralysis, paralysis of eyelids; Death by drowning
Term
Is there a botulism/tetanus vacc?
Definition
Yes; For horses in US (BotVax B) (Tetanus toxoid)
Term
Should m. relaxants be given to animals w/ botulism?
Definition
No
Term
How is botulism confirmed?
Definition
Toxin demonstration using ELISA or mice inoc
Term
Dx of botulism:
Definition
CS; Hx; Examine food, crop contents (birds), serum/blood for toxin (mice inoc, ELISA)
Term
Prevention/Control of Botulism
Definition
Vacc for mink, pheasants, cattle; Admin of antitoxin; Remove birds from H2O; Oral fluids, activated charcoal to bind toxin; Prevent exposure to potential toxin sources
Term
Should antibiotics be given for botulism?
Definition
No
Term
Where is avian botulism endemic?
Definition
Utah
Term
What is the pathogenesis of histotoxic clostridia?
Definition
Toxigenic clostridia in wound/traumatized tissue --> local lesions (cellulitis, gas gangrene) --> toxin absorbed systemically --> Toxemia
Term
Cellulitis
Definition
Inflam. of SQ tissue
Term
What dz is caused by C. chauvoei?
Definition
Black Leg in rum's, esp young, thriving cattle
Term
Describe Black Leg.
Definition
Sudden onset; acute; Lesions usually in PL m. mass
Term
What organism causes Black Leg?
Definition
C. chauvoei
Term
What does m. look like in black leg?
Definition
Dark, crepitus
Term
C. chauvoei pathogenesis:
Definition
Spores in damaged m --> germinate, multiply --> toxin (hemolytic, necrotizing, DNAse, etc) --> necrotizing myositis, emphysematous gangrene --> dark crepitant mm. (lysis of RBCs, gas, rancid odor from butyric acid) --> systemic toxemia, death
Term
Myositis
Definition
Muscle Inflam
Term
What are symptoms of black leg?
Definition
Fever, lameness, crepitus m.; Mostly fatal
Term
How is black leg diagnosed?
Definition
CS; m. smears - Gram stain, FAT
Term
How is Black Leg prevented?
Definition
Vaccinate cattle in endemic areas (Covexin 8)
Term
Does Covexin 8 vacc against C. botulinum?
Definition
No
Term
How is Black Leg treated?
Definition
Penicillin
Term
What animals are infected by C. septicum?
Definition
Dogs; Humans
Term
What is caused by C. septicum?
Definition
Malignant Wound edema; Abpmasitis (braxy) in sheep; Gas Gangrene
Term
Is wound exudate from C. septicum FA + or -?
Definition
FA +
Term
What is req'd to confirm C. novyi?
Definition
FAT
Term
C. septicum is a common ___ invader.
Definition
pm
Term
____ wounds can be infected w/ C. septicum.
Definition
Deep, Dirty
Term
How do sheep get braxy?
Definition
Acute abomastitis after eating frozen grass
Term
What does C. novyi cause in rams?
Definition
Big head (following fighting)
Term
What does C. novyi cause in sheep? What predisposes?
Definition
Black Dz (generalized blood stained sc edema --> black color); Liver Fluke inf
Term
What predisposes C. septicum?
Definition
Trauma, Sx, Parturition
Term
What is caused by type D C. novyi?
Definition
Bacillary hemoglobinuria
Term
Do Clostridial vacc contain C. novyi? C. septicum?
Definition
Yes (both)
Term
What common dz's are caused by C. perfringens?
Definition
Necrotic enteritis in piglets, chickens; Classical enterotoxemia in sheep (fatal, wound inf); Diarrhea/Hemorrhagic enteritis in dogs
Term
What less common dz's are caused by C. perfringens?
Definition
Yellow lamb dz; Gangrenous mastitis in cows; Struck in sheep; Hemorrhagic diarrhea in foals
Term
What is "Struck" in sheep? (Org responsible)
Definition
Sudden death, fluid internally (C. perfringens)
Term
What predisposes dogs to C. perfringens?
Definition
Stay in hospital/shelter/kennel; ingestion of spoiled meat
Term
What is seen in C. perfringens inf. in dogs?
Definition
Soft to watery feces w/wo blood, mucus
Term
How is C. perfringens diagnosed?
Definition
Wound inf: smear, cluture; Lg # of clostridia, spores in fecal smear
Term
How is C. perfringens confirmed?
Definition
Enterotoxin test on feces (ELISA or latex aggln test)
Term
How is C. perfringens treated?
Definition
Tylosin or Metronidazole; High fiber diet
Term
What is usually needed for horses w/ clostridial myositis?
Definition
Hospitalization & supportive therapy
Term
What is seen w/ C. perfringens on BA?
Definition
Double zone hemolysis
Term
What is the only anaerobic bact to cause double zone hemolysis?
Definition
C. perfringens
Term
What does C. perfringens cause in sheep? How is it tested?
Definition
Enterotoxemia; ligated intestine in ice to lab - toxin tests
Term
What does C. perfringens cause in pigs in N Am? How is in tested?
Definition
Necrotic enteritis; Gr smear of mucosal scraping
Term
What animals can be vaccinated for C. perfringens?
Definition
Pigs; Sheep
Term
What is used for necrotic enteritis from C. perfringens?
Definition
Penicillin or Bacitracin in feed; Prev/Treat parasitic inf
Term
What is used to treat dogs w/ C. perfringens?
Definition
Tylosin or Metronidazole
Term
What is used to treat clostridial myositis in horses?
Definition
Penicillin or Metronidazole
Term
What does C. difficile cause in humans?
Definition
Pseudomembranous colitis
Term
What does C. difficile cause in dogs?
Definition
Chronic diarrhea
Term
What does C. difficile cause in piglets?
Definition
Diarrhea, Mesocolonic edema
Term
How is C. difficile diagnosed?
Definition
Toxin detection; Kits for humans
Term
How is C. difficile in dogs treated? Horses?
Definition
Tylosin; Metronidazole (not if pregnant)
Term
What is the morphology of Mycobacteria?
Definition
Gr + rods, but classic species don't stain w/ Gr - Acid Fast +
Term
What are Classic Mycobacterium spp?
Definition
M. tb & M. bovis
Term
Is mycobacterium aerobic or anaerobic?
Definition
Strictly aerobic
Term
What is the isolation time for M. tb & bovis?
Definition
4-8 wks
Term
What is used to culture M. tb & bovis?
Definition
Tubes rather than petri dishes
Term
M. tb & bovis grow in _____ media
Definition
Egg-based
Term
In what spp. does M. bovis cause Tb?
Definition
Cattle, humans, monkeys
Term
In what spp. does M. tb cause Tb?
Definition
Humans, parrots (psittacine birds), monkeys, elephants
Term
In what spp. does M. avium cause Tb?
Definition
Birds (poultry), Pigs
Term
What does M. avium paratuberculosis cause? In what animals?
Definition
Johne's dz; Cattle
Term
What is the pathogenesis of Tuberculosis?
Definition
Entry (oral, resp) --> mac's --> local lnn. --> lymphatic vessels --> blood --> lungs, liver, spleen --> nodules (tubercles) (granulomatous response) --> necrosis, caseation --> calcification
Term
What are virulence factors of TB?
Definition
Glycolipids; Wax D
Term
Wax D + Mycobacterial proteins --> ____
Definition
DTH
Term
Is CAN M. bovis free? USA?
Definition
Yes; Mostly
Term
What does M. bovis cause in cattle?
Definition
TB; nodules in lung, intercostal space, lnn.
Term
Where are lesions from M tb?
Definition
d/o route of inf; any organ can be affected
Term
What is the habitat of M. avium?
Definition
Saprophytic; Soil
Term
How is TB diagnosed?
Definition
TB Test (DTH); Aggln test; ELISA (detects Abs); PM @ slaughterhouse, lesions, histo; Gamma interferon test (detects sensitization to mycobacterial Ags); Culture of aspirates, trunk washing
Term
Are Ab's protective against TB?
Definition
No
Term
What is another name for the TB test?
Definition
Mantou Test
Term
Mycobacteria stain ____ w/ acid fast stain; other/host cells stain ____.
Definition
Red; Blue
Term
Where do Mycobacteria multiply?
Definition
Intracellularly
Term
What is an anti-TB drug?
Definition
Rifampin; Isoniazid (Use together 3-6 mo)
Term
What is the TB vacc? What is the Dx agent?
Definition
BCG; Tuberculin
Term
How is TB controlled?
Definition
TB testing & elimination of +'s; Aggln test in case of birds w/o wattle; Quarantine new additions 60-90 days; Disinfect contaminated premises w/ cresylic compounds (not alcohol); Food animals not treated (destroyed)
Term
What is used to treat elephants & exotic birds w/ TB?
Definition
Rifampin + Isoniazid
Term
What animals is BCG vacc used in?
Definition
Calves; Children (not in US & CAN)
Term
What animals are infected w/ Johne's dz?
Definition
Cattle, Goats, Sheep
Term
What organism causes Johne's dz?
Definition
M. avium paratuberculosis
Term
Where is Johne's dz prevalent?
Definition
Throughout world (incl US, CAN)
Term
What does Johne's dz cause?
Definition
Chronic, Debilitating diarrhea; Emaciation, Decreased milk production; submandibular swelling
Term
Does Johne's dz cause lung tubercles?
Definition
No
Term
What is the incubation period of Johne's dz?
Definition
2 yrs
Term
What is the analog of Johne's dz in humans?
Definition
Chron's dz
Term
What is the epidemiology of Johne's dz?
Definition
Calves ingest infective fecal matter --> CS appear after 2 yrs
Term
What are the cattle in herds infected w/ Johne's dz?
Definition
Clinically ill; Asymptomatic shedders; Infected, but neither ill nor shedding
Term
What is the pathogenesis of Johne's dz?
Definition
Ingestion --> organism penetrates mucosa of ileum, colon --> phagocytosed --> multiply in intrepithelial mac's --> granulomatous rxn --> chronic inflammatory response --> thickening, corrugation of intestinal mucosa --> impaired intestinal function, leakage of PP --> wasting, diarrhea
Term
How is Johne's dz diagnosed?
Definition
Microscopy of rectal sample from microspatula (acid fast stain) --> Clumps of pink bacilli indicate intracellular growth; Fecal smear & culture followed by PCR; Immunological tests (detect Abs, eg ELISA); [Culture + ELISA]
Term
In Johne's dz, Ab's, although not ____ are ____.
Definition
Protective; Diagnostic
Term
Johne's dz is endemic to _____
Definition
N Am
Term
How is Johne's dz controlled?
Definition
Remove all clinical cases; regularly test herds (6-12 mo) by fecal culture + ELISA; Cull + animals; Prevent inf via feces (app of calcium oxide/lime to pasture may help); Separate newborn calves; Thoroughly test replacement animals
Term
What is the Tx for Johne's dz?
Definition
No Tx; Antibiotics NOT used
Term
Is there a vacc for Johne's dz? Why/why not?
Definition
No; Interference w/ testing
Term
Is M. lepramurium zoonotic? Does it cause dz in humans?
Definition
No
Term
What organism causes human leprosy?
Definition
M. leprae
Term
What is another name for leprosy?
Definition
Hansen's dz
Term
Describe leprosy.
Definition
Chronic, affects skin & peripheral nn.
Term
What animals are S to M. leprae? Is it zoonotic?
Definition
Armadillos in S US; Yes
Term
Are domestic animals affected by M. leprae?
Definition
No; Monkeys rarely
Term
How is M. leprae diagnosed?
Definition
Not cultured; grown in mouse foot pads; Lepromin test (for DTH); ELISA
Term
What drug is used for M. leprae?
Definition
Dapsone (sulfonamide-like compound)
Term
What organism causes feline leprosy?
Definition
M. lepraemurium
Term
Feline leprosy is a _____.
Definition
syndrome
Term
What is the transmission of M lepraemurium?
Definition
Infected rats --> Cats --> Cutaneous nodules
Term
What is M lepraemurium Tx?
Definition
Sx removal of nodules; antitubercular drug used in combo w/ 2nd antibiotic
Term
Isolated, sporadic cases of M lepraemurium occur in _____
Definition
US & CAN
Term
What drug can be used to treat M lepraemurium?
Definition
Clarythromycin
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