Helicobacter, Borrelia, Leptospira, Bacteroides, Dichelobacter, Fusobacterium Flashcards
What disease patterns do members of the genus Borrelia cause in horses?
lymphadenopathy, arthritis, neuropathy +/- ocular involvement
How are Helicobacter infections treated?
Antibiotics- amoxicillin, metronidazole, tetracycline
Other medications- bismuth subsalicylate
How are Leptospira infections treated and prevented?
Treatment- antibiotics (penicillin G, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, tetracycline)
Prevention- vaccinations for dogs. cattle, and pigs available
What disease patterns do members of the genus Leptospira cause in dogs?
Septicemia, hepatic and renal disease
What is a concern when vaccinating dogs against Leptospira?
The vaccine carries a high risk of anaphylaxis in puppies and certain breeds (Daschunds and other toy breeds)
What disease patterns do members in the genera Bacteroides, Dichelobacter, and Fusobacterium cause?
Draining tracts, abcesses, and effusions
Podo/interdigital dermatitis (“foot rot”)
What disease patterns do members of the genus Helicobacter cause in small ruminants?
placentitis, abortion, fetal hepatic necrosis
Treponema paraluiscuniculi is the causative agent of what disease?
Rabbit syphilis
Venereal disease causing ulcers and scabbing on the genitals, lips, or eyes
What disease patterns do members of the genus Borrelia cause in large ruminants?
lymphadenopathy, arthritis
What disease patterns do members of the genus Leptospira cause in large ruminants?
late-term abortions, infertility, hemoglobinuria, anemia
What disease patterns do members of the genus Helicobacter cause in birds?
“vibronic hepatitis”
What disease patterns do members of the genus Helicobacter cause in cats, dogs, and pigs?
Gastritis
How are Borrelia infections treated and prevented?
Treatment- antibiotics (tetracycline, enrofloxacin, macrolides, penicillin G)
Prevention- ectoparasite control, vaccine available for dogs at high risk of exposure
What disease patterns do members of the genus Leptospira cause in pigs?
septicemia, abortion, infertility
What disease patterns do members of the genus Borrelia cause in birds?
Diarrhea, splenomegaly, “avian spirochetosis”
