Lawsonia Flashcards
1
Q
Obligate
A
intracellular bacteria
2
Q
Produces
A
proliferative enteropathy (intestinal disease)
3
Q
Source of infection
A
not yet identified
4
Q
Transmission
A
fecal-oral
5
Q
Age affected
A
3-13 months
6
Q
Clinical signs
A
Depression fever anorexia weight loss diarrhea colic rough coat poor condition pot belly
7
Q
Severity of disease depends on
A
load of bacteria and immune status
8
Q
Pathogenesis
A
Not yet described
9
Q
Bacteria invade
A
dividing intestinal cells
10
Q
Causes
A
lesions (reduce intestinal digestive/absorptive capability)
