Actinomycosis

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Actinomycosis

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Cattle, Dogs, Horse, Human, Pig, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Mandibular swelling

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Maxillary swelling

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Draining sinus tract

Sulfur granule discharge

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Hypersalivation

Reduced appetite

Dropping feed

Difficulty mastication

Loss of body condition

Tongue laceration

Diagnosis

Sulfur granule microscopy

Gram staining

Anaerobic culture

Radiography

Treatment

Intravenous sodium iodide

Oral potassium iodide

Penicillin and streptomycin combination

Sulfadimidine

Surgical removal of growths

Prevention & Control

Good hygiene and sanitation

Avoid sharp coarse feed

Daily iodine supplementation

Isolation of affected animals

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