Actinobacillosis

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Actinobacillosis

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Cattle, Dogs, Human, Pig, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Hypersalivation

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Difficulty mastication

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Reduced feed intake

Submandibular swelling

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Retropharyngeal lymphadenomegaly

Tongue protrusion

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Tongue swelling

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Tongue abscess

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Weight loss

Lower lip nodule

Facial skin nodule

Draining sinus tract

Emaciation

Diagnosis

Gram stain

Microscopic sulfur granule examination

Bacterial isolation on blood agar

Biochemical identification

Treatment

Intravenous sodium iodide

Oral potassium iodide

Intramuscular streptomycin

Prevention & Control

General hygienic measures

Prevent oral trauma

Isolation and disposal of animals with discharging lesions

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