Actinomyces suis

Question 1

what is the habitat of A. suis

Answer 1

prepuce & vagina

Question 2

what is the transmission of Actinomyces suis

Answer 2

venereal transmission

Question 3

what is the most common associated problem with A. suis

Answer 3

urinary tract infections

Question 4

what are the clinical signs to look for when diagnosing an A. suis urinary infection

Answer 4

• cystitis
  -pyelonephritis
  -older sows

Question 5

what is the pathogenesis of A. suis

Answer 5

• infrequent urination
• lack of exercise
  -reduces water availability
  = urea increase –> inflammation of bladder

Question 6

how does Actinomyces suis infect the urinary tract

Answer 6

attachment to epithelial cells via pili

Question 7

what are the clinical signs of A. suis

Answer 7

• anorexia
  -pus or blood in urine w/ foul odor
  -PU /PD

Question 8

True or False:

A. suis is deadly

Answer 8

true
it has a high mortality rate