Tyzzer's
disease is an acute, highly fatal bacterial infection that is seen in
a wide range of animals.
It
most commonly affects foals and laboratory animals
Tyzzer disease is highly fatal and is caused by Clostridium piliforme also called as Bacillus piliformis
Tyzzer disease is highly fatal and is caused by Clostridium piliforme also called as Bacillus piliformis
Clinical Signs
- lethargy
- loss
of suckle reflex
- severe
icterus
- neurological
signs (such as head pressing or circling),
- pyrexia
- diarrhoea.
- Specific
Antibiotics should be taken
- Other
supportive treatment may include aggressive fluid therapy with
dextrose and control of seizure activity using a sedative such as
xylazine.
- Good
hygiene and adequate colostrum intake are therefore essential for
decreasing the risk of disease
- Stress
factors such as transport and overcrowding have been linked to
Tyzzer's disease, therefore these should be minimised.
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