Haemorrhagic septicaemia

Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Haemorrhagic septicaemia

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Camel, Cattle, Goat, Pig, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Sudden death

Pyrexia

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Depression

Anorexia

Hypersalivation

Tachypnea

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Moist cough

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Nasal discharge

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Pulmonary rales

Head skin edema

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Throat skin edema

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Brisket edema

Dyspnea

Required

Diagnosis

Gram stain with bipolar staining

Bacterial isolation

Biochemical identification

Serotyping by haemagglutination

Mouse protection test

Treatment

Oxytetracycline

Penicillin

Streptomycin

Sulfadimidine 50–100 mg/kg

Electrolyte therapy and dexamethasone

Prevention & Control

Annual vaccination

Quarantine affected herds

Segregate sick animals

Chemoprophylaxis of in-contact animals

Routine disinfection

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