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The first isolation of Eubacterium suis in Hungary
1Department of Pathology and Forensic Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Science, Budapest, Hungary.
Summary
Eubacterium suis, a bacterium, was identified in Hungarian boars and sows. This marks the first isolation of E. suis in Hungary, with strains matching reference characteristics.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Bacterial Pathogenesis
Background:
- Eubacterium suis is a bacterium relevant to swine health.
- Previous isolations of E. suis have not been reported in Hungary.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first isolation of Eubacterium suis in Hungary.
- To characterize the isolated strains of E. suis.
Main Methods:
- Bacterial isolation from porcine preputium and urinary bladders.
- Morphological and biochemical characterization of isolates.
- Subculturing under different atmospheric conditions.
Main Results:
- Eubacterium suis was isolated from seven of 16 mature boars and one of five sows.
- Isolated strains exhibited identical morphological and biochemical profiles to the reference strain (ATCC 33144).
- E. suis was co-isolated with Proteus mirabilis from a sow with cystitis post-artificial insemination.
Conclusions:
- This study represents the first documented isolation of Eubacterium suis in Hungary.
- The findings confirm the presence of E. suis in the Hungarian swine population.
- E. suis may be associated with urinary tract infections in sows, potentially in conjunction with other bacteria.