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