Lecture 25 - Chalmydophila + Moraxella Flashcards

1
Q

What are the differientials when Chalmydophila is thought to be the pathogen?

A

Psittacosis
Avian Flu
Salmonella

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2
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What samples should be collected when Chalmydophila is suspect?

A

Conjunctival swab
Cloacal swab
Liver, spleen and other organs if death occurs

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3
Q

What test should be run if you suspect chalmydophila?

A

Culture

PCR

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4
Q

What are the two species of chlamydiaceae?

A

Chlamydia + Chlamydophila

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5
Q

What parts of the body does Chalmydiaceae like to reside?

A

GI + UG + Respiratory tract

Obligate intracellular bacteria

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6
Q

What is important to remember when working with birds?

A

Chlamydiaceae is zoonotic

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7
Q

What are the two forms of chlamydiaceae?

A

Infectious + Intracellular

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8
Q

What types of bodies are seen in the infectious form of chlamydiaceae?

A

Elementary

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9
Q

What types of bodies are seen in the Intracellular form of chlamydiaceae?

A

reticulate bodies

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10
Q

What is structurally different about the infectious form of chlamydiaceae?

A

Tough outer membrane

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11
Q

What are the strains of Chalmydophila?

A
Psittici 
Abortus 
Felis 
Caviae 
Pecorum
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12
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Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Psittici

A

pneumonia + diarrhea + conjunctivitis

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13
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Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Abortus

A

Abortion

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14
Q

Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Felis

A

Conjunctivitis

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15
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Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Caviae

A

Conjuncivitis

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16
Q

Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Pecorum

A

Conjuncivitis + Infertility

17
Q

Animal: Chalmydophila Psittici

A

Avian

18
Q

Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Abortus

A

Ruminants

19
Q

Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Felis

A

Feline

20
Q

Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Caviae

A

Guinea Pigs

21
Q

Clinical Signs: Chalmydophila Pecorum

A

Varies

22
Q

What are the do major presentation of chalmydophila infections?

A

Conjunctivitis + Pneumonia

23
Q

How does transmission of chalmydophila occur?

A

Fecal- oral
– and -
Aerosol

24
Q

Where does the chalmydophila bacterium like to replicate?

A

Mucous membranes
– and –
Respiratory Epithelium

25
Q

How does chalmydophila cause abortion?

A

Targets the trophoblast layer of the placenta

26
Q

How is chalmydiaceae treated?

A

Tetracyclines + Vxns if avalible

27
Q

What Chalmydiaceae vaccines are avalible?

A

Abortus + Felis + Pecorum

28
Q

What are two other differiential diagnosis if Moraxella Bovis is suspected?

A

Hepres-Virus 1
– and –
Listeria monocytogenes

29
Q

What are the biochemical micro test results of Moraxella Bovis?

A

Catalase +

Oxidase +

30
Q

What can make Moraxella Bovis infections worse?

A

IBR

31
Q

How does transmission of Moraxella Bovis occur?

A

Direct contact + Aersol

32
Q

What can be a physical vector for Moraxella Bovis?

A

Flies

33
Q

What are two basic virulence factors that Moraxella Bovis have?

A

Fimbria
– and–
Exotoxins

34
Q

What is the treatment for Moraxella Bovis?

A

Anti-inflammatories

B-lactams + Tetracyclines

35
Q

What can be done to prevent Moraxella Bovis infections?

A

Keep insects to a minimum

NO VXN