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Staphylococcus-induced gangrenous dermatitis in broilers.

H M Cervantes1, L L Munger, D H Ley

  • 1Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27606.

Avian Diseases
|January 1, 1988
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Staphylococcal gangrenous dermatitis complicated an Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) vaccination in broilers. Penicillin treatment rapidly resolved the staphylococcal infection and reduced mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Avian Medicine
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Poultry Diseases

Background:

  • Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) is a significant concern in broiler flocks.
  • Vaccination against IBD is common practice in commercial poultry.
  • Secondary bacterial infections can complicate viral diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate a case of sudden mortality and dermatitis in IBD-vaccinated broilers.
  • To identify the causative agent and contributing factors.
  • To determine the efficacy of treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Necropsy and histopathological examination of affected broilers.
  • Bacteriological culture and Gram staining of tissue samples.
  • Clinical observation and treatment response monitoring.

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Main Results:

  • Broilers presented with depression, dermatitis, and subcutaneous fluid accumulation.
  • Staphylococcus aureus (gram-positive cocci) was isolated from affected tissues.
  • Histopathology revealed gangrenous dermatitis, hepatic necrosis, and bursal lesions.
  • Mortality decreased significantly after initiating penicillin treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Staphylococcal gangrenous dermatitis was diagnosed as secondary to Infectious Bursal Disease.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for managing such cases.
  • Penicillin was effective in controlling the Staphylococcus aureus outbreak.