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Isolation of Acinetobacter lwoffi from hens with septicemia
Abstract:
Acinetobacter lwoffi was isolated from the lungs of two hens. The isolate was sensitive to chloramphenicol, ampicillin, erythromycin, oxytetracycline but resistant to penicillin and nitrofurantoin.
Insights
Acinetobacter lwoffi was identified in the lungs of two hens. This bacterial isolate showed sensitivity to several antibiotics but was resistant to penicillin and nitrofurantoin.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Avian Pathology
Background:
- Acinetobacter species are opportunistic pathogens with increasing clinical relevance.
- Poultry can serve as reservoirs for zoonotic and animal-specific bacterial infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the isolation and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Acinetobacter lwoffi from avian respiratory tract infections.
Main Methods:
- Bacterial isolation from lung tissue samples.
- Identification of the bacterial isolate.
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing using standard antibiotic discs.
Main Results:
- Acinetobacter lwoffi was successfully isolated from two hen lung samples.
- The isolate exhibited sensitivity to chloramphenicol, ampicillin, erythromycin, and oxytetracycline.
- Resistance was observed against penicillin and nitrofurantoin.
Conclusions:
- Acinetobacter lwoffi can be an etiological agent in poultry respiratory disease.
- Understanding antimicrobial resistance patterns is crucial for effective treatment strategies in avian medicine.