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Melioidosis in a goat

J J Van der Lugt1, M M Henton

  • 1Section of Pathology, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, Republic of South Africa.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Melioidosis, a bacterial disease, was diagnosed in a Boer goat in South Africa. This case highlights the potential for Pseudomonas pseudomallei to affect domestic animals, requiring further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Animal Pathology

Background:

  • Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by Pseudomonas pseudomallei.
  • The disease is endemic in tropical regions and can affect various animal species.
  • Limited information exists regarding melioidosis in domestic animals in South Africa.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first diagnosed case of melioidosis in a domestic animal in South Africa.
  • To describe the clinical and pathological findings of melioidosis in a Boer goat.
  • To characterize the isolated Pseudomonas pseudomallei strain and its antimicrobial susceptibility.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination and necropsy of an affected Boer goat.
  • Bacteriological isolation and identification of Pseudomonas pseudomallei from tissue samples.
  • Experimental inoculation of male guinea pigs to assess pathogenicity.
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the isolated strain.

Main Results:

  • Melioidosis was diagnosed in an adult Boer goat with clinical signs of udder swelling and nodules.
  • Necropsy revealed abscesses in the mammary gland and kidney.
  • Pseudomonas pseudomallei was isolated from abscesses.
  • Inoculation of guinea pigs resulted in Shwartzman reaction, serositis, and necrotic lesions.
  • The isolate was sensitive to amoxycillin-clavulanate but resistant to other antimicrobials.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first reported case of melioidosis in a domestic animal in South Africa.
  • The findings suggest Pseudomonas pseudomallei can cause significant pathology in goats.
  • Further surveillance and research are needed to understand the prevalence and impact of melioidosis in South African livestock.

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