Staphylococcosis

Staphylococcosis is a bacterial disease of poultry caused mainly by Staphylococcus aureus. It occurs as systemic infections including septicemia and gangrenous dermatitis, or localized infections such as arthritis, tenosynovitis, osteomyelitis, and omphalitis. Economic losses result from decreased weight gain, mortality, carcass condemnation, and there is a potential risk for human food poisoning.

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Lameness Specific Hepatomegaly Arthritis Specific Omphalitis Specific Mottled Spleen Gangrenous Dermatitis Specific Joint Swelling Specific Hepatic Granulomas Specific Unabsorbed Yolk Sac Specific Tenosynovitis Specific Moist Navel Specific Footpad Swelling Specific Joint Warmth Specific Limping Specific Reluctance To Walk Increased Mortality Cutaneous Inflammation Pododermatitis Specific Increased Synovial Fluid Specific Osteomyelitis Specific Darkened Navel Specific Abnormal Yolk Sac Coloration Specific Foul Smelling Yolk Sac Specific Green Liver Specific Petechial Hemorrhages In Brain Petechial Hemorrhages In Lungs Proventricular Gland Hemorrhages Endocarditis Specific Inflammatory Bone Lesions Specific

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Host Species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate

Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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