Mycobacterial Disease Flashcards
Describe mycobacteria
Aerobic
Rod shaped
None spore forming
Acid fast
How well do mycobacteria stain?
Not well - however same cell wall structure as gram positive
What diseases are included in mycobacteria disease
Bovine/avian TB
Leprosy
Johne’s disease
Which type of mycobacteria causes bovine TB?
MTBC
How is bovine TB diagnosed?
Tuberculin test
Is there a vaccination for bovine Tb?
Yes but doesn’t cure already infected animals
Causes false positives in test for TB
(Badger cull)
What is TB?
Airborne, highly contagious disease
Is avian TB common? Is there a vaccine?
No - rare
No
Which type of mycobacteria causes feline leprosy?
M. Lepraemurium
Is leprosy zoonotic? Describe the state of leprosy in wild rats
No
Endemic
What does leprosy cause? What is the treatment?
Lesions containing bacteria
Lesions surgically removed and antibiotics
Does feline leprosy affect domestic species or humans?
No
What is Johne’s disease?
Chronic contagious enteritis
Caused by MAC
Fatal
What are the symptoms of johnes disease?
Weight loss, diarrhoea, appetite reduction
What type of pathogen are mycobacteria?
Intracellular
