在比格尔犬的肺炎和脑膜炎中引起的原因是
Kristin Vyhnal1, Tiara Kimbrough1, Mandy Pacheco1
1Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, Albuquerque, NM, United States of America.
Veterinary and animal science
|June 7, 2023
概括
一只被诊断患有Actinomyces bowdenii感染的狗患有肺炎和中枢神经系统疾病. 这是第一起Actinomyces bowdenii在狗中引起这些严重疾病的记录案例.
科学领域:
- 兽医病理学 兽医病理学
- 狗的传染病 狗的传染病
- 微生物学 微生物学
背景情况:
- Actinomyces物种是已知的动物各种感染的原因.
- 以前的报道没有将Actinomyces bowdenii与狗中枢神经系统疾病或肺炎联系起来.
研究的目的:
- 报告第一例中枢神经系统疾病和由Actinomyces bowdenii引起的狗肺炎病例.
主要方法:
- 对表现为神经症状和呼吸困难的比格尔犬进行临床检查和尸检.
- 肺部和脑膜组织的组织病理学检查.
- 耐氧细菌培养的体外液.
主要成果:
- 尸体解剖显示了肺结节和的体内液.
- 显微镜检查显示了带有Splendori-Hoeppli材料的细菌聚合物.
- Actinomyces bowdenii 在纯培养中从体外排泄物中分离出来.
结论:
- 在狗中,Actinomyces bowdenii可以引起严重的中枢神经系统疾病和肺炎.
- 这一案例凸显了在复杂的狗感染中考虑Actinomyces的重要性.
相关概念视频
01:30Pneumonia I: Introduction
287
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that targets the lungs, specifically the alveoli. These tiny air sacs, essential for oxygen exchange, become engorged with pus and fluid, severely hindering breathing, decreasing oxygen absorption, and causing significant pain and discomfort during respiration.
Risk Factors
Various factors influence the likelihood of developing pneumonia. Age plays a crucial role, with infants, children under two, and individuals over 65 at increased risk due to their...
Risk Factors
Various factors influence the likelihood of developing pneumonia. Age plays a crucial role, with infants, children under two, and individuals over 65 at increased risk due to their...
287
01:30Pneumonia III: Complications and Assessment
287
Pneumonia poses the potential for numerous complications that warrant consideration. These complications include the following:
287
01:29Pneumonia II: Pathophysiology
365
The pathophysiology of pneumonia involves the following steps:
365
01:30Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes
46
Spirochetes, unique bacteria in the phylum Spirochaetes, are gram-negative, motile, tightly coiled, slender, and flexible. They inhabit aquatic sediments and animals, with some causing diseases like syphilis. Spirochetes are classified into eight genera based on habitat, pathogenicity, phylogeny, and characteristics.Their distinctive motility arises from endoflagella, located within the cell’s periplasm. These endoflagella anchor at the cell poles and extend along the cell length, encased...
46
01:30Pneumonia V: Nursing management and Prevention
2.2K
Nursing management of pneumonia involves promoting airway patency, facilitating rest and conserving energy, encouraging fluid intake, maintaining nutrition, and educating patients.
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed....
The nurse must practice strict medical asepsis and adhere to infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
Enhance airway patency
Position the patient correctly to facilitate drainage of the affected lung segments. Manual or mechanical percussion and vibration can also be employed....
2.2K
01:28Pneumonia IV: Management
402
The treatment of pneumonia varies based on its severity and the causative pathogen. Here is a structured approach to managing pneumonia, integrating pharmaceutical and supportive care strategies.
Bacterial Pneumonia Treatment
For bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics serve as the cornerstone of therapy. Initial treatment often begins with empirical antibiotics, tailored to the anticipated causative organism and adjusted based on culture results. Key antibiotic choices include:
Bacterial Pneumonia Treatment
For bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics serve as the cornerstone of therapy. Initial treatment often begins with empirical antibiotics, tailored to the anticipated causative organism and adjusted based on culture results. Key antibiotic choices include:
402