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What is the primary species of Brachyspira that causes Swine Dysentery in pigs?
What is the primary species of Brachyspira that causes Swine Dysentery in pigs?
- Brachyspira burgdorferi
- Brachyspira hyodysenteriae (correct)
- Brachyspira suis
- Brachyspira coli
Where is Brachyspira hyodysenteriae commonly found in pigs?
Where is Brachyspira hyodysenteriae commonly found in pigs?
- Bloodstream of infected pigs
- Respiratory tract of normal and affected pigs
- Intestinal tract of both clinically affected and normal pigs (correct)
- Urinary tract of carrier pigs
How is Swine Dysentery primarily transmitted?
How is Swine Dysentery primarily transmitted?
- Fecal-oral transmission from asymptomatic carrier pigs (correct)
- Airborne droplets
- Direct skin contact between pigs
- Through contaminated water sources only
Which of the following plays a role in amplifying Swine Dysentery?
Which of the following plays a role in amplifying Swine Dysentery?
Which of the following can act as a mechanical vector for Swine Dysentery?
Which of the following can act as a mechanical vector for Swine Dysentery?
What is an essential virulence factor of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae?
What is an essential virulence factor of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae?
What role do bacterial proteases play in the pathogenesis of Swine Dysentery?
What role do bacterial proteases play in the pathogenesis of Swine Dysentery?
Which statement is true about Brachyspira hyodysenteriae’s survival in the environment?
Which statement is true about Brachyspira hyodysenteriae’s survival in the environment?
At what age are pigs most commonly affected by Swine Dysentery?
At what age are pigs most commonly affected by Swine Dysentery?
What is the primary clinical sign of Swine Dysentery?
What is the primary clinical sign of Swine Dysentery?
What are the other clinical signs noted in swine dysentery?
What are the other clinical signs noted in swine dysentery?
What is a common observation in pigs that recover from Swine Dysentery?
What is a common observation in pigs that recover from Swine Dysentery?
Which diagnostic method involves staining fecal samples or tissues with Giemsa or silver stain?
Which diagnostic method involves staining fecal samples or tissues with Giemsa or silver stain?
What type of culture is required to grow Brachyspira hyodysenteriae for diagnosis?
What type of culture is required to grow Brachyspira hyodysenteriae for diagnosis?
What is the most definitive molecular diagnostic test for Swine Dysentery?
What is the most definitive molecular diagnostic test for Swine Dysentery?
How is Swine Dysentery primarily treated in affected pigs?
How is Swine Dysentery primarily treated in affected pigs?
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for Swine Dysentery?
Which of the following is NOT a control measure for Swine Dysentery?
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