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Multifocal Granulomatous Hepatitis Caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae Serotype 2 in Slaughter Pigs.
- Source :
- Journal of Comparative Pathology; Aug2008, Vol. 139 Issue 2/3, p61-66, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Summary: In a survey of 66 894 slaughter pigs, 11 animals from three farms were found to have multifocal granulomatous lesions in the liver, caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serotype 2. The lesions consisted of epithelioid cells and multinucleated giant cells, with asteroid bodies and discernible gram-negative bacteria. Lymph nodes and spleen were occasionally affected. The results suggested that haematogenous spread had occurred from pre-existing pulmonary infections. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- LIVER diseases
HEPATITIS
LYMPH nodes
BACTERIAL diseases
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219975
- Volume :
- 139
- Issue :
- 2/3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Comparative Pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33890116
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2008.04.003