Abstract: Chapter 12 Actinobacillus Janine T. Bossé, Janine T. BosséSearch for more papers by this authorAdina R. Bujold, Adina R. BujoldSearch for more papers by this authorLu Li, Lu LiSearch for more papers by this author Janine T. Bossé, Janine T. BosséSearch for more papers by this authorAdina R. Bujold, Adina R. BujoldSearch for more papers by this authorLu Li, Lu LiSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):John F. Prescott, John F. Prescott University of Guelph, 20 Mont Street, Guelph, ON, CA, N1H 2A4 CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorAndrew N. Rycroft, Andrew N. Rycroft University of London, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK, AL9 7TA United KingdomSearch for more papers by this authorJohn D. Boyce, John D. Boyce Monash University, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Clayton, VIC, AS, 3800 AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorJanet I. MacInnes, Janet I. MacInnes University of Guelph, 20 Mont Street, Guelph, ON, CA, N1H 2A4 CanadaSearch for more papers by this authorFilip Van Immerseel, Filip Van Immerseel Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke, BE, 9820 BelgiumSearch for more papers by this authorJosé A. Vázquez-Boland, José A. Vázquez-Boland Microbial Pathogenesis Group, Edinburgh, United KingdomSearch for more papers by this author First published: 19 August 2022 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119754862.ch12 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary This chapter presents a summary of important Actinobacillus and Actinobacillus -like species found in animals. All species have complex nutritional requirements, but most, apart from Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and some Actinobacillus suis isolates will grow on MacConkey's agar as tiny lactose-fermenting colonies. Characteristic phenotypes of the genus include positive urease and β-galactosidase activities, negative indole reaction, and reduction of nitrates. The pathogenesis of acute pleuropneumonia involves colonization of the respiratory tract mucosa, evasion of host clearance mechanisms, and damage of variable severity to host tissues. In the event of infection, treatment of pigs with acute pleuropneumonia requires direct injection of an efficacious antibiotic. Resident A. lignieresii from the oropharynx or rumen may cause disease via damage to mucous membranes. As all A. equuli are thought to have pathogenic potential, immune status likely plays a determining role in most infections. Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals, Fifth Edition RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2022
Publication Date: 2022-08-19
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