Trueperella Pyogenes Flashcards
What is the oxygen requirement for Trueperella pyogenes?
Pleomorphic aerobes, and capnophilic (likes CO2)
T/F: Trueperalla pyogenes are spore forming, motile, and encapsulated?
FALSE: T. Pyogenes are non-spore forming, non-motile, non-capsulated
Where do you find T. Pyogenes on a host?
In mucous membranes
Are most infections of T. pyogenes considered exogenous OR endogenous?
Most infections are Endogenous
What is disease prevalence associated with?
Repeated stress or trauma to the host
Where is T. pyogenes normally found in ruminants and pigs?
In the mucosa of the GIT
Chronic infections of T. pyogenes are association with which type of infections?
Purulent
Which infections are associated with Bacteremia in T. Pyogenes?
Abscesses
Endocarditis
Arthritis
Abortion
Trueperella pyogenes is considered the most _________________ pathogen of cattle
OPPORTUNISTIC
T. pyogenes is a common Secondary Invader in cattle which causes which conditions (2)
Pneumonia and Abscessation
What disease does T. Pyogenes cause in dairy cattle during dry periods?
Abortion and Summer Mastitis
What antibiotic can you use for treatment of T. pyogenes?
Penicillin G
What type of pathogen is T. pyogenes?
An Opportunistic pathogen
