Trueperella pyogenes Flashcards
what is the formal name of Trueperella pyogenes
C. pyogenes
what type of bacteria is T. pyogenes
gram + rods
True or False:
Trueperella pyogenes are non-spore forming and motile
FALSE
They are non-spore forming and NON-motile
what is a defining characteristic of Trueperella pyogenes
pus forming
what is the most common clinical sign of a T. pyogenes infection
abscesses
where do Trueperella pyogenes inhabit
respiratory tract
GI tract
genital tract
True or False:
They are a common opportunistic pathogen
true
what are the characteristics of a bacterial culture of Trueperella pyogenes on BA
small pinpoint colonies
what are the virulent factors of T. pyogenes
- Hemolysin
- Neuramindase
3.Exoenzymes
what is the main hemolysin present with T. pyogenes
Pylolysin O (PLO)
what is considered to be both a major virulence factor of T. pyogenes and host protective antigen
Pyolysin (PLO)
how does Trueperella pyogene gain entry
some injury / skin opening
what are some common consequences of Trueperella pyogenes
-Abortion
-Abscesses
what does T. pyogenes cause in cows and heifers
summer mastitis
what internal issue can T. pyogenes cause in cattle
liver abscesses