Enteritis

A suspected intestinal condition in poultry in which Escherichia coli may invade damaged intestinal mucosa and cause inflammation following predisposing intestinal diseases. Definitive E. coli-induced enteritis has not b...

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Multifactorial infectious disease

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Pyrexia Inappetence Dehydration Specific Enteritis

Digestive System

Diarrhea Required

Postmortem Findings

Carcass dehydration

Generalized congestion of visceral organs

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Careful history and physical examination focusing on the presenting syndrome.

Laboratory testing

Hematology, biochemistry, and serology to support the clinical suspicion.

Microbiological culture

Isolation and identification of the causative agent where applicable.

Molecular diagnostics (PCR)

Nucleic-acid based detection for rapid and specific confirmation.

Treatment

Supportive care

Fluid therapy, nutritional support, and rest.

Antipyretic therapy

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to control pyrexia and inflammation.

Prevention & Control

Biosecurity

Strict disinfection, quarantine of new arrivals, and controlled access.

Herd health monitoring

Early detection and isolation of clinically affected animals.

Classification

Etiology Multifactorial infectious disease
Transmissibility contagious
Infectiousness infectious
Occurrence Patterns

endemic

Disease Courses

acute

Affected species

Cattle Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Pig Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Poultry Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Calf Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

Escherichia coli Cause Salmonella Cause

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