Actinobacillum Flashcards
1
Q
What organism causes necrotizing pneumonia in swine on the dorsal caudal portion of the lungs?
A
Actinobacillus Pleuropneumoniae
2
Q
What organism causes sleepy foal disease?
A
Actinobacillus equuli subspecies equuli
3
Q
What bacteria need V factor in order to grow on blood agar and what is this referred to?
A
Actinobacillus Pleuropneumoniae
Known as satellitism
4
Q
What is the difference between Actinomyces and Actinobacillum?
A
Actinobacillus causes wooden tongue
Actinomyces bovis causes lumpy jaw