STRUCK

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Definition

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Struck is an acute, infectious, toxemic disease of adult sheep

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Etiology

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caused by the toxin of Cl. perfringens type C

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characterized clinically by

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short course, sudden death, ulcerative necrotic enteritis and peritonitis

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Etiology

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caused by the toxin of Cl. perfringens type C

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Transmission and mode of infection:

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The feces of animals and soiL The mode of natural infection is by ingestion.

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Susceptible host

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Adult sheep which are in good condition

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Pathogenesis

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Spores of Clostridium perfringens type C from contaminated food or water reach the intestine, where the anaerobic environment allows them to germinate into vegetative forms. The bacteria multiply, release toxins, which enter the blood, causing capillary rupture. Increased capillary permeability leads to fluid accumulation lead to shock and death.

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Clinical signs

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Enteritis, diarrhea, toxemia

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Diagnosis

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• Lesion from fluid, intestine - detect gram positive rod
• Clinical signs

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Postmortem

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Enteritis

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Differential Diagnosis

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diseases that cause sudden deaths such as Anthrax, Black disease and acute poisoning.

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Prevention and control

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Vaccine , colostrum