Bumble Foot And Wing-rot

Question 1

Is a localized infection and inflammation of the foot in birds, especially Poultry.

Answer 1

Bumble foot(pododermatitis)

Question 2

Bumble foot is caused by

Answer 2

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 3

Other potential pathogens of Bumble foot

Answer 3

E. Coli, Pseudomonas aeruginusa

Question 4

Bumble foot risk factors includes:

Answer 4

Poor litter or flooring conditions
Obesity or heavy body weight in birds
Nutritional deficiencies
Overgrown nails or improper perching surfaces

Question 5

Infection causes by bumble foot

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Inflammation
Pus accumulation(abscess)
Necrosis of surrounding tissues

Question 6

Bumble foot severe cases

Answer 6

Infection spreads to joints(septic arthritis) or bone(osteomyelitis)

Question 7

Bumble foot clinical findings

Answer 7

Swelling and redness of the footpad
Hard, pus-filled lump or abscess
Dark scab over the center of the lesion
Lameness or reluctance to walk
Pain when pressure is applied to the area
In sever cases, systemic signs may appear

Question 8

Loss of definition of the epidermis(seen as a shiny, reddened surface or small lesion), with no apparent underlying infection

Answer 8

Grade 1

Question 9

Infection of underlying tissues i direct contact with the surface lesion with no gross swelling

Answer 9

Grade 2

Question 10

Abscess state; infection with serous or caseous fluid draining fro, a fibrotic lesion

Answer 10

Grade 3

Question 11

Infection with swelling of underlying tissues involving deep vital structures. Usually, a chronic wound at this stage, which may or may not be concurrently causing tenosynovitis, arthritis, and/or osteomyelitis.

Answer 11

Grade 4

Question 12

Crippling deformity and loss of function

Answer 12

Grade 5

Question 13

Used to describe necrotic bacterial infections that affect the wing region in poultry

Answer 13

Wing-rot

Question 14

Wing rot is caused by bacteria such as

Answer 14

Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium perfringens
E. Coli

Question 15

Often the first pathogen in wing rot implicated in wound infections in poultry especially in cases where birds have suffered from trauma or pecking.

Answer 15

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 16

Known to produce toxins that lead to rapid tissue necrosis and i frequently associated with gas production in the affected tisssues

Answer 16

Clostridium perfringens

Question 17

Typically aa secondary pathogen that exacerbates existing wounds or infection.

Answer 17

E. Coli

Question 18

Wing rot clinical findings:

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Localized swelling and redness
Foul-smelling discharge
Skin necrosis and gangrene
Feather loss
Behavioral changes

Question 19

Wing rot lesions

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Necrotic and gangrenous skin
Abscesses and pus
Deep tissue damage