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MT4 - Salmonella diseases of swine (R) Flashcards

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Salmonella Typhi is a zoonotic agent.

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F

S.Typhi can ONLY infect humans

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Salmonella Typhysuis is a causative agent of swine typhoid

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T

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Salmonella typhisuis is an obligate pathogen

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T

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The agent of swine typhoid mainly replicates in the small intestine.

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F

Large intestines

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The agent of swine typhoid can cause lesions only in the gut

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F

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Swine typhoid can be transmitted by contaminated utensils

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T

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Swine typhoid occurs in endemic herds above 3 months of age

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T

mainly in growing and finishing pigs ⭢ above 5-6 weeks of age

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Swine typhoid is a chronic disease.

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T

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Cough is a frequent clinical sign of swine typhoid.

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T

Cough is seen at a later phase, when the Typhisuis reaches the lung

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The agent of swine typhoid can cause focal inflammation and necrosis in the parenchymal
organs

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T

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Typhocolitis of swine mainly occurs in growers and adults

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T

Typical in fattening pigs

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Swine typhoid mainly occurs in suckling piglets

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F

chronic

mainly in growing and finishing pigs ⭢ above 5-6 weeks of age

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salmonella choleraesuis is the causative agent of swine typhoi

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F

S. Typhisuis :swine typhoid, salmonella choleraesuis: paratypho

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14
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the agent of swine typhoid replicates only in the gut, it cannot get into the blood

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F

Causes bacteriaemia

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15
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vaccination is not recommended for the prevention of swine typhoid

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T

no vac

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16
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swine typhoid is a very frequent disease in Europe nowadays

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F

Very rare today due to better hygiene and increased level of agriculture

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17
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Swine typhoid is an acute disease:

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F

Chronic disease

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18
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The agent of swine typhoid can infect pigs, dogs, cats and humans

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F

Only susceptible to swine

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Lesions of swine typhoid are always limited to the intestine

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F

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20
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Lesions of swine typhoid are in the large intestine

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T

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Swine typhoid is an acute disease; it is spreading fast in the herd

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F

Chronic disease, AND it spreads slowly

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S. Typhisuis replicates in the lymphoid patches of the large intestine

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T

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23
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Infection caused by S. Typhisuis is limited to the intestine

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F

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24
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S. Typhisuis can cause a severe acute disease in swine

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F

Chronic disease

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Swine typhoid is caused by Salmonella Choleraesuis

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F

S. Typhisuis: swine typhoid salmonella choleraesuis: paratyphoid

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Salmonella Choleraesuis is an obligate pathogen.

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F

Facultative pathogen

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27
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Ulcers in the large intestine are frequent post mortem lesions of swine typhoid.

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T

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28
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Swine typhoid is treated with penicillin

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T-A but I think F
used to improve condition before slaughter not for treatment as such

Complete healing cannot be expected

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29
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Per os infection is frequent in the case of swine typhoid

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T

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30
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Swine typhoid is limited to the intestine, it cannot cause bacteremia.

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F

Can cause bacteriaemia

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Lesions of swine typhoid can be seen in the small intestine.

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F

Large intestines

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32
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Swine typhoid is an acute disease of swine

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F

chronic

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33
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Swine typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhisuis

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T

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34
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Salmonella typhisuis can infect ruminants and swine

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F

only susceptible to **swine **

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35
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Swine typhoid occurs only in piglets between 2-5 months

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F

Growing and finishing pigs :Above 5-6 weeks of age

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36
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Certain lesions of swine typhoid can be seen in the large intestine

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T

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37
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Swine typhoid is a frequent disease on large scale farms

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F

Rare

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38
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Swine typhoid is spreading slowly in the herd

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T

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39
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Swine typhoid can be transmitted with faecal contamination.

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T

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40
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The agent of swine typhoid can only replicate in the gut

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F

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41
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Salmonella typhisuis and S. gallinarum are obligate pathogens

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T

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42
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Salmonella typhisuis is widespread in different animal species

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F

rarley seen

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43
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Salmonella typhisuis can be introduced with infected animals

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T

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44
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Salmonella typhisuis can cause a fast spreading infection in the herd

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F

Slow spreading

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45
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Swine typhus causes significant economic losses in larger farms

46
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Salmonella enteritidis causes swine typhus

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F

S. Typhisuis: swine typhus S. enteritidis : salmonellosis of poultry

47
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Swine typhus is usually an acute disease

48
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Swine typhus only affects the intestines

49
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Salmonella typhisuis causes paratyphoid in swine.

A

F

causes swine typhoid

50
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Swine typhoid is a frequent disease in Europe causing high losses

51
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The agent of swine typhoid replicates in the large intestine

52
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Killed vaccines are used to prevent swine typhoid

53
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Swine typhoid is spread by rodents

54
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In swine typhoid transport is an important predisposing factor

A

F

No predisposing factors, management can influence the losses

55
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Swine typhoid are mostly seen in 2-3-week-old piglets

A

F

Growing and finishing pigs : above 5-6 weeks of age

56
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In swine typhoid, bacterial isolation is the best way to detect the bacteria

57
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Serology is an important tool to identify S. Typhisuis

A

F

Serology cannot be done because S. Typhisuis is too similar to S. Choleraesuis

58
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In swine typhoid, pathological changes are seen in the large intestine

59
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In swine typhoid, pathological changes are seen in the whole intestines

60
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Swine typhoid is caused by S. typhi

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F

S. Typhi causes disease ONLY in humans

61
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Yellow, watery diarrhoea is a clinical sign of swine paratyphoid

62
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Salmonella Typhimurium can cause swine paratyphoid

63
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Swine paratyphoid is mainly seen in suckling piglets

64
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Fever is a common clinical sign of swine paratyphoid.

A

T

  • fever (42C),
  • anorexia, depression
  • cyanosis
  • diarrhoea (yellow, watery)
65
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Focal inflammation and necrosis are a common postmortem lesions of fowl paratyphoid

A

T

Acute:
* cyanosis
* haemorrhages
* hyperplasic spleen, enlarged lymph nodes
* gastroenteritis (small intestine)
* liver:** focal inflammation-necrosis **

66
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Swine paratyphoid is an acute disease

A

T

acute, generalised disease

67
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Classical swine fever can predispose animals to swine paratyphoid

A

T

predisposing factors:
- overcrowding
- cold, mixing
- transportation, feed
* viral infections

68
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Antibiotic treatment isn’t allowed in the case of swine paratyphoid:

A

F

Antibiotic treatment:
- tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones
- wide spectrum antibiotics

69
Q

inflammation of the small intestine is a postmortem lesion of swine paratyphoid

A

T

acute:
* cyanosis
* haemorrhages
* hyperplasic spleen, enlarged lymph nodes
* gastroenteritis (small intestine)
* liver: focal inflammation-necrosis

70
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swine paratyphoid is caused by obligate pathogenic bacteria:

A

F

facultative pathogenic serotypes

71
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swine paratyphoid has been eradicated from Europe

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F

worldwide, relatively more frequent

72
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swine paratyphoid is most frequently seen in pigs between 2 and 5 months of age

73
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There is septicaemia in the case of swine parathyphoid

A

T

Pathogenesis:
* per os infection
* small intestine = inflammation
* blood
* septicaemia
* parenchymal organs

74
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Cyanosis is a clinical sign of swine paratyphoid

A

T

  • fever (42 oC),
  • anorexia, depression
    * cyanosis
  • diarrhoea (yellow, watery)
75
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Salmonella Choleraesuis can cause swine paratyphoid

76
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Swine paratyphoid generally occurs in all age groups

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F

most frequently in 2–5-month-old animals

77
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High fever is a typical sign of swine paratyphoid

A

T

* fever (42 C),
* anorexia, depression
* cyanosis
* diarrhoea (yellow, watery)

78
Q

There are vaccines against swine paratyphoid on the market

A

T

vaccines
* vaccination around weaning 2*
* inactivated, attenuated
* relative protection

79
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Only Salmonella Typhimurium can cause swine paratyphoid

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F

** S. Choleraesuis, **S. Typhimurium, S. Derby, other serovars

80
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Swine paratyphoid is an acute generalized disease.

81
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Antibiotics are not used for the treatment of swine paratyphoid.

A

F

Antibiotic treatment:
- tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones
- wide spectrum antibiotics

82
Q

Salmonella choleraesuis and S. typhimurium can cause swine paratyphoid

A

T

also S. Choleraesuis

83
Q

Swine paratyphoid is most frequent in suckling piglets.

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F-A - 2-5m

2–5-month-old animals

84
Q

There is no use of antibiotic treatment in the case of swine paratyphoid

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F

Antibiotic treatment:
- tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones
- wide spectrum antibiotics

85
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Salmonella Choleraesuis is the only agent of swine paratyphoid

A

F

not the only , S. Typhimurium, S. Derby, other serovars

86
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Salmonella Choleraesuis is an obligate pathogenic bacterium.

A

F

facultative pathogenic serotypes

87
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In case of paratyphoid, the pigs on the farm must be culled/eradicated

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T-A but I would have thought F bc dont see anything in notes to support this

88
Q

Swine paratyphoid typically occurs in neonatal piglets, in the first week of life

A

F

2–5-month-old animals

89
Q

Swine paratyphoid is a sporadic rare disease

90
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Swine paratyphoid occurs in piglets between 2-5 weeks of age

A

F

2–5-month-old animals

91
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Swine paratyphoid is caused by S. typhisuis

A

F

S. Choleraesuis, S. Typhimurium, S. Derby, other serovars

92
Q

In the case of swine paratyphoid, enteritis can be seen in the small intestines

93
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Hyperemic enlargement of the spleen is typical in the case of swine paratyphoid

94
Q

Swine paratyphoid most often occurs in 2-5 months old piglet

95
Q

Inactivated vaccines can be used in the prevention of swine paratyphoid

A

T

vaccines
* vaccination around weaning 2*
* inactivated, attenuated
* relative protection

96
Q

Cyanosis can be seen in swine paratyphoid

A

T

  • fever (42 C),
  • anorexia, depression
    * cyanosis
  • diarrhoea (yellow, watery)
97
Q

In swine paratyphoid lesions are seen in SI and LI

A

T- A file conflicting answers but in notes T

SI: gastroenteritis, necrosis of mm
LI: ulcer sometimes

98
Q

In case of swine paratyphoid, it is easy to diagnose in the faeces

99
Q

Cyanosis of lower parts of the body can be seen in swine paratyphoid.

100
Q

Necrotic enterocolitis is a postmortem lesion of typhocolitis of swine

A

T

Pathology:
* large intestine
* necrotic enterocolitis, typhlitis

101
Q

Typhocolitis of swine mainly occurs in growers and adults

A

T

mainly growers, finishing pigs

102
Q

The lesions of typhlocolitis can be seen in the small intestines

A

F

large intestine

103
Q

Watery diarrhea is a clinical sign of typhlocolitis of swine

A

T

Clinical signs:
* yellow, watery diarrhoea
* bloody diarrhoea
* sometimes mucous faeces

104
Q

Salmonella typhimurium can cause typhlocolitis in swine

105
Q

Antibiotic treatment can be used in the case of typhlocolitis of swine

106
Q

Typhlocolitis of pigs are mainly caused by Salmonella Typhimurium

107
Q

In the case of Typhlocolitis swine the agent can be isolated from the liver in large number

108
Q

Swine typhlocolitis is a common disease with high mortality

A

F

morbidity 100%, mortality 4-5%

109
Q

High fever is an important clinical sign in case of swine typhlocolitis

A

F

Clinical signs:
* yellow, watery diarrhoea
* bloody diarrhoea
* sometimes mucous faeces

110
Q

In case of swine typhlocolitis are mostly seen in the large intestines

111
Q

Swine typhlocolitis can be transmitted with birds and rodents

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