Johne's disease

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Johne's disease

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Camel, Cattle, Goat, Sheep and Goat

Associated Microorganisms

Mycobacterium paratuberculosis Cause

Clinical Signs

Chronic diarrhea

Required

Soft feces

Progressive emaciation

Required

Dehydration

Weakness

Chronic wasting

Intermittent diarrhea

Diagnosis

Single intradermal Johnin test

Acid fast staining

Culture on mycobactin media

ELISA

Complement fixation test

Rectal mucosal scraping examination

Treatment

Isolation and slaughter of clinically affected animals

Streptomycin

Prevention & Control

Detection and culling of carriers

Prevent fecal contamination of feed and water

Premises disinfection with 3% formalin

Vaccination at one month of age

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