Listeriosis

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Bacterial disease
Bacterial disease Listeriosis

Overview

Etiology

Bacterial disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Equine, Goat, Human, Pig, Sheep and Goat

Associated Microorganisms

Listeria monocytogenes Cause

Clinical Signs

Circling

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Facial paralysis

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Head deviation

Keratitis

Corneal ulceration

Drooling saliva

Difficulty prehension

Abortion

Stillbirth

Depression

Diarrhea

Diagnosis

Blood agar culture

Oxford agar culture

Henry illumination

Wet mount motility

CAMP test

Cold enrichment

Treatment

Penicillin high dose

Ampicillin

Tetracycline

Correct dehydration electrolyte and acid base imbalance

Prevention & Control

Isolate affected animals

Burn or bury carcasses

Avoid spoiled silage

Maintain silage pH below 5

Chlortetracycline feed supplementation

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