• In some cases, however, it is pathogenic and causes infection, including yeast infections that are contracted by many women. (umaine.edu)
  • This article provides an overview of the most important human pathogenic bacteria. (amboss.com)
  • The following table provides an overview of the nomenclature of important human pathogenic bacteria, according to their form and Gram staining properties. (amboss.com)
  • The Corynebacterium species C. diphtheriae , C. ulcerans , and C. pseudotuberculosis form the C. diphtheriae group, as shown by 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In recent years, cases of diphtheria caused by C. ulcerans have outnumbered those caused by C. diphtheriae ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The genus contains the species Corynebacterium diphtheriae and the nondiphtherial corynebacteria, collectively referred to as diphtheroids. (medscape.com)
  • In some endemic locations, such as India, 44% of throat and nasal swabs tested positive for C diphtheriae and Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum . (medscape.com)
  • Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis is a facultative intracellular pathogen that belongs to the so-called CMN ( Corynebacterium-Mycobacterium-Nocardia ) group, a distinct subgroup of the Actinobacteria that also includes other highly important bacterial pathogens, such as Corynebacterium diphtheriae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis . (biomedcentral.com)
  • C. ulcerans is a zoonotic pathogen and has been found in various animal species that have contact with humans ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Ruminants-such as sheep, goats, and cattle-can also become infected with these bacteria, although cross-species transmission is rare and usually only occurs between horses and cattle because they can carry the same strain. (eliteequineks.com)
  • C. ulcerans is most closely related to C. pseudotuberculosis , and distinction between these species is often difficult when using standard bacteriological methods ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Species identification recommended for any isolate thought to be causing human infection. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Auwaerter, Paul G. "Corynebacterium Species. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Pediatrics Central , peds.unboundmedicine.com/pedscentral/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540637/3.0/Corynebacterium_species. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • In general the agents implicated in etiology of respiratory syndrome include a wide spectra of viruses such as PI 3, Adeno and Reo viruses, bacterial species such as Hemophilus, Bordetella, Pasteurella, Corynebacterium, Mycoplasma and Chlamydia along with a chain of predisposing factors mainly the environmental and managemental fluctuations. (cswri.res.in)
  • Pigeon Fever is the common term for an infection caused by the bacterial organism Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (also referred to as Dryland Distemper). (eliteequineks.com)
  • In fact, one might expect that the majority of the virulence determinants of C. pseudotuberculosis would be present in the exoproteome, i.e . the entire set of bacterial proteins found in the extracellular milieu [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Among animals with bacterial isolation, Staphylococcus aureus (6/34 = 17.6%), Escherichia coli (5/34 = 14.7%), Staphylococcus beta-hemolytic (5/34 = 14.7%), and Trueperella pyogenes (3/34 = 8.8%) were predominant, in addition to a miscellaneous of other bacteria isolated in minor frequency, e.g. (bvsalud.org)
  • During 1985-88, in sheep and goats, 7.01% of the animals were found positive for BTV antibodies on AGPT. (cswri.res.in)
  • Culture of active lesions for Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis is diagnostically definitive. (msdvetmanual.com)
  • Once established on a farm or region (endemic), it is primarily maintained by contamination of the environment with active draining lesions, animals with the internal form of the disease that contaminate the environment through nasal discharge or coughing, the ability of the bacteria to survive harsh environmental conditions, and lack of strict biosecurity necessary to reduce the number and prevent introduction of new cases. (msdvetmanual.com)
  • Strains of C. ulcerans were isolated during routine bacteriological investigations in conjunction with necropsies of wild animals that were found dead or that had suspicious lesions during 1997-2013. (cdc.gov)
  • Although prevalence of CL varies by region and country, it is found worldwide and is of major concern for small ruminant producers in North America. (msdvetmanual.com)
  • At CSWRI, Avikanagar, the overall prevalence rate in sheep over 9 years (1978-85) was 0.7% on the basis of faecal sample examination and 10.6% on the basis of necropsy. (cswri.res.in)
  • Higher prevalence (33%) of the disease was detected in exotic sheep (Rambouillet and Merino) followed by higher crosses (9%), whereas in native breed there was lack of antibody response. (cswri.res.in)
  • Since 2003, though no clinical cases of BTD were observed, however, testing of serum samples using c-ELISA or indirect-ELISA revealed that the average sero-prevalence for BTD ranged from 39.24% in sheep to 58.55% in goats of Rajasthan. (cswri.res.in)
  • The management system also found to affect the sero-prevalence of BTD and it was higher in migratory flocks (63.29% in sheep to 84.84% in goats) compared to stationary flocks (35.03% in sheep to 72.88% in goats). (cswri.res.in)
  • The infection can spread to the horse's legs, causing a syndrome called ulcerative lymphangitis, which can be difficult to treat. (eliteequineks.com)
  • The incidence was significantly higher (56.06%) in sheep flocks of semi-arid Rajasthan compared to 35.57% in arid Rajasthan. (cswri.res.in)
  • From a public health perspective, diphtheria is the most critical human disease attributed to coryneform bacteria ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Isolates of coryneform bacteria were subjected to conventional biochemical tests ( 3 ), and were evaluated after prolonged incubation at 37°C for as long as 14 days. (cdc.gov)
  • For further characterization, commercial tests API Coryne and VITEK2-compact with cards for coryneform bacteria and corynebacteria and anaerobes (bioMérieux, Nürtingen, Germany) were used according to the manufacturer's instructions. (cdc.gov)
  • As a term, "coryneform ("club-shaped") bacteria" is sometimes used to denote a wide range of Gram-positive rods based on staining characteristics and DNA content (specific G/C ratios). (unboundmedicine.com)
  • 44 proteins were commonly identified in two different strains, isolated from distinct hosts, then composing a core C. pseudotuberculosis exoproteome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Comparative analyses of the exoproteomes of two C. pseudotuberculosis strains, in addition to comparison with other experimentally determined corynebacterial exoproteomes, were helpful to gain novel insights into the contribution of the exported proteins in the virulence of this bacterium. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Also, multidrug resistance to ≥ 3 classes of antimicrobials was found in 23.5% (8/34) strains. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mycoplasma strains have also been isolated from sheep having respiratory distress and typed as M. agalactiae by using reference sera (National Collection of Type Culture, London). (cswri.res.in)
  • Hot, dry weather is the most common environment where the organism is found, and most pigeon fever cases appear in late summer/early fall (the author first diagnosed a case in August, and her number of cases has increased exponentially since that time). (eliteequineks.com)
  • Caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, that affects the lymphatic system, resulting in abscesses in the lymph nodes and internal organs. (wikipedia.org)
  • certain localized infections Note: Categories for "late effects" of infectious and parasitic diseases are to be found at 137. (cdc.gov)
  • General Information: This disease is found in all the world's major sheep and goat production areas, causing significant economic losses worldwide, mainly due to the reduction of wool, meat and milk yields, decreased reproductive efficiencies of affected animals and condemnation of carcasses and skins in abattoirs. (up.ac.za)
  • The section initiated a long-term research project on the epidemiology of sheep and goat diseases in 1978. (cswri.res.in)
  • PPR outbreaks were recorded in goat flocks of CSWRI, Avikanagar and in sheep flock of Bikaner. (cswri.res.in)
  • Nondiphtherial corynebacteria also cause chronic and subclinical diseases in domestic animals and can lead to significant economic losses for farmers. (medscape.com)
  • May cause bacteremia, endocarditis , device/ prosthesis infections , wound infections--especially in immunocompromised patients with hematological disorders or vascular catheters. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The infection can spread through the blood or lymphatic system, causing abscesses to form in other lymph nodes or internal organs throughout the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • C. pseudotuberculosis bacteria tend to localize and form abscesses in the pectoral region and ventral abdomen of the horse. (eliteequineks.com)
  • It was named because the abscesses cause swelling and give the horse's chest a "pigeon-breast" appearance. (eliteequineks.com)
  • Your veterinarian can also ultrasound the abscesses and find the best place to drain them. (eliteequineks.com)
  • If the abscesses are deep and causing pain and discomfort to the horse, Banamine (flunixin meglumine) can be administered. (eliteequineks.com)
  • The disease is mostly associated with shearing and contaminated sheep dips. (virbac.com)
  • Acute pulmonary disease has been a serious problem in sheep flocks since inception of the Institute. (cswri.res.in)
  • Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral disease that can infect humans via contact with tick vectors or livestock reservoirs and can cause moderate to severe disease. (cdc.gov)
  • citation needed] Caseous lymphadenitis causes considerable economic harm, because skins and carcasses have to be condemned. (wikipedia.org)
  • Huge efforts have been undertaken in many laboratories around the world to understand the public health risks posed by prions from animals ever since BSE was found in 1990's to cause variant CJD (vCJD) in humans. (infectiousconferences.com)
  • Though mortality is low, but morbidity in the flocks have been significant including lamb losses, wool losses, congenital deformities and weak weaners and hoggets in affected flocks which causes concern. (cswri.res.in)
  • Although both the external and internal forms of CL occur in sheep and goats, the external form is more common in goats, and the internal form is more common in sheep. (msdvetmanual.com)
  • In an average healthy human this infection only causes slight discomfort, though in immunocompromised patie. (umaine.edu)
  • As a result, it causes chronic infection that may last for most or all of an animal's life, although it is seldom lethal. (wikipedia.org)
  • Clostridial organisms of various types are commonly found in the environment and in the gut of healthy animals. (virbac.com)
  • Organisms remain rare causes of human infection. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Neighboring animals may then be infected by the bacteria through immediate physical contact with the affected individual or indirectly via already contaminated fomites. (wikipedia.org)
  • We conducted the reverse CAMP test by using Staphylococcus aureus American Type Culture Collection (ATCC [Manassas, VA, USA]) 25923 and the CAMP test by using Rhodococcus equi ATCC 33701 according to standard procedures on Columbia sheep blood agar (Oxoid, Wesel, Germany) ( 3 ). (cdc.gov)
  • When abscess rupture, releases it huge numbers of bacteria onto the skin and wool and it results to the consequent contamination of the surrounding environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • When DNA of the phage integrates into the host bacteria's genetic material, the bacteria develop the capacity to produce this polypeptide toxin. (medscape.com)
  • Competitive ELISA and indirect ELISA were found more or less equally sensitive. (cswri.res.in)