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[Dermatophilus congolensis infection in Brandenburg]
DTW. Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|February 1, 1995
Summary
Dermatophilus congolensis infection, a skin disease, was diagnosed for the first time in Brandenburg sheep and horses. Treatment with Terramycin LA or Oxytetracycline proved successful in affected animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Dermatology
- Bacterial Infections
Context:
- First diagnosis of Dermatophilus congolensis infection in Brandenburg, Germany.
- Infection identified in three sheep herds and one horse with prior contact to affected sheep.
- Disease outbreak potentially linked to prolonged rainfall and secondary Staph. aureus var. ovis infections.
Purpose:
- To report the initial occurrence and characteristics of Dermatophilus congolensis infection in Brandenburg.
- To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and control strategies for this infection.
- To evaluate the economic impact and treatment efficacy of Dermatophilus congolensis infections in livestock.
Summary:
- Dermatophilus congolensis infection presented with high morbidity (up to 90%) and lamb mortality (10%).
- Clinical signs, diagnostic findings, and control measures were detailed.
- Economic losses were primarily attributed to developmental issues and animal deaths.
- Successful treatment was achieved using Terramycin LA or intramuscular Oxytetracycline (200 mg).
- Isolated D. congolensis strains exhibited beta-hemolysis and fermented glucose and fructose.
Impact:
- Provides crucial data on the epidemiology and clinical manifestation of Dermatophilus congolensis in a new region.
- Establishes effective treatment protocols for livestock, mitigating economic losses.
- Highlights the role of environmental factors and secondary infections in disease outbreaks.