VMC 311: Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology (2+1)

DIAGNOSIS, CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Diagnosis

• Specimens
  • Pus or exudates are collected from suppurative conditions and mid stream urine for isolation of the Corynebacterium renale.
  • A tracheal wash technique with infusion of saline, can be used for the recovery of Rhodococcus equi from affected foals.
• Diagnosis is mainly based on history, symptoms and lesions
• Isolation and identification of the organism
  • Based on microscopical appearance, colonial morphology on blood agar, CAMP tests and Biochemical tests.

Control and prevention

• Diphtheroids are susceptible to penicillin, tetracycline, erythromycin, lincomycin, neomycin and gentamicin.