Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of Actinobacillus infection in a foal in Japan
By Murakami, Miyuki et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2016·Kumamoto Central Livestock Hygiene Service Center, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First isolation of Actinobacillus genomospecies 2 in Japan.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study reports the first discovery of a specific type of bacteria called Actinobacillus genomospecies 2 in Japan. The bacteria were found in a foal (a young horse) that had a serious blood infection. Researchers used various tests, including genetic analysis, to identify and understand this bacteria better. This finding is important for veterinary medicine, as it helps in recognizing and treating infections caused by this type of bacteria. The study highlights the need for further research on this bacteria in horses.
Abstract
We describe here the first isolation of Actinobacillus genomospecies 2 in Japan. The isolate was found in a septicemic foal and characterized by phenotypic and genetic analyses, with the latter consisting of 16S rDNA nucleotide sequence analysis plus multilocus sequence analysis using three housekeeping genes, recN, rpoA and thdF, that have been proposed for use as a genomic tool in place of DNA-DNA hybridization.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26668165/