Lecture 25 - Chalmydophila + Moraxella Flashcards
What are the differientials when Chalmydophila is thought to be the pathogen?
Psittacosis
Avian Flu
Salmonella
What samples should be collected when Chalmydophila is suspect?
Conjunctival swab
Cloacal swab
Liver, spleen and other organs if death occurs
What test should be run if you suspect chalmydophila?
Culture
PCR
What are the two species of chlamydiaceae?
Chlamydia + Chlamydophila
What parts of the body does Chalmydiaceae like to reside?
GI + UG + Respiratory tract
Obligate intracellular bacteria
What is important to remember when working with birds?
Chlamydiaceae is zoonotic
What are the two forms of chlamydiaceae?
Infectious + Intracellular
What types of bodies are seen in the infectious form of chlamydiaceae?
Elementary
What types of bodies are seen in the Intracellular form of chlamydiaceae?
reticulate bodies
What is structurally different about the infectious form of chlamydiaceae?
Tough outer membrane
What are the strains of Chalmydophila?
Psittici Abortus Felis Caviae Pecorum
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Psittici
pneumonia + diarrhea + conjunctivitis
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Abortus
Abortion
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Felis
Conjunctivitis
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Caviae
Conjuncivitis
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Pecorum
Conjuncivitis + Infertility
Animal: Chalmydophila Psittici
Avian
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Abortus
Ruminants
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Felis
Feline
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Caviae
Guinea Pigs
Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Pecorum
Varies
What are the do major presentation of chalmydophila infections?
Conjunctivitis + Pneumonia
How does transmission of chalmydophila occur?
Fecal- oral
– and -
Aerosol
Where does the chalmydophila bacterium like to replicate?
Mucous membranes
– and –
Respiratory Epithelium
How does chalmydophila cause abortion?
Targets the trophoblast layer of the placenta
How is chalmydiaceae treated?
Tetracyclines + Vxns if avalible
What Chalmydiaceae vaccines are avalible?
Abortus + Felis + Pecorum
What are two other differiential diagnosis if Moraxella Bovis is suspected?
Hepres-Virus 1
– and –
Listeria monocytogenes
What are the biochemical micro test results of Moraxella Bovis?
Catalase +
Oxidase +
What can make Moraxella Bovis infections worse?
IBR
How does transmission of Moraxella Bovis occur?
Direct contact + Aersol
What can be a physical vector for Moraxella Bovis?
Flies
What are two basic virulence factors that Moraxella Bovis have?
Fimbria
– and–
Exotoxins
What is the treatment for Moraxella Bovis?
Anti-inflammatories
B-lactams + Tetracyclines
What can be done to prevent Moraxella Bovis infections?
Keep insects to a minimum
NO VXN
