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Term
Name 2 developmental anomalies of the face.
Definition
Palatoschisis & Cheiloschisis
Term
What is another name for palatoschisis?
Definition
Cleft Palate
Term
What is another name for cheiloschisis?
Definition
Cleft Lip; Hare Lip
Term
What is palatoschisis?
Definition
Failure of fusion of the L palatine processes
Term
What is cheiloschisis?
Definition
Failure of fusion of the upper lip along the midline or philtrum
Term
What are sequelae to palatoschisis?
Definition
Failure to suckle; Starvation; Aspiration pneumonia
Term
Name 4 developmental anomalies of the jaws.
Definition
Brachygnathia superior; Brachygnathia inferior (micrognathia); Prognathia; Agnathia
Term
What is brachygnathia superior?
Definition
Shortness of the maxillae (Fish mouth)
Term
In what animals is brachygnathia superior seen?
Definition
Dog, Pig
Term
What is brachygnathia inferior?
Definition
Shortness of the mandibles (Parrot mouth)
Term
In what animals is brachygnathia inferior common?
Definition
Calves
Term
What is prognathia?
Definition
Abnormal prolongation of the mandibles
Term
In what animals is prognathia common?
Definition
Sheep
Term
What is agnathia?
Definition
Absence of the mandibles (lower jaw)
Term
Describe the species distribution of agnathia.
Definition
Most common anomaly in lambs, but rare in cattle
Term
What is the most common developmental anomaly of the jaw in lambs?
Definition
Agnathia
Term
Name 2 categories of developmental anomalies of the tongue.
Definition
Epithelial Defects; Lethal glossopharyngeal defect (Bird tongue of dogs)
Term
What are some epithelial defects of the tongue?
Definition
Fissures; Epitheliogenesis imperfecta; Hair growing from the tongue
Term
What is epitheliogenesis imperfecta?
Definition
Widespread defects in cutaneous epithelium, also affects the epithelial lining of the tongue
Term
What is lethal glossopharyngeal defect?
Definition
Bird tongue of dogs; Pointed tongue that can't wrap around a nipple & create the negative pressure req'd for nursing
Term
What is a sequel to lethal glossopharyngeal defect?
Definition
Starvation if not corrected
Term
Name 3 developmental anomalies of teeth.
Definition
Agenesis; Enamel hypoplasia; Dentigerous cysts
Term
What is the clinical significance of agenesis of teeth?
Definition
No clinical significance w/ simple teeth
Term
Where does enamel hypoplasia occur?
Definition
In permanent teeth of dogs infected w/ CD virus
Term
What are dentigerous cysts due to?
Definition
Abnormal tooth devo
Term
What are dentigerous cysts?
Definition
Epithelium-lined, cystic structures in the bone/soft tissues of the jaw
Term
What are sequelae to dentigerous cysts?
Definition
In horses, can result in painful fistulous tracts in the temporal region, rostral & ventral to the ear (ear tooth); can be the site of neoplasms
Term
Name 5 developmental anomalies of the esophagus.
Definition
Fistulas, Diverticula, Segmental aplasia, Cricopharyngeal achalasia, Megaesophagus
Term
How common are fistulas, diverticula, and segmental aplasia in domestic animals?
Definition
Rare
Term
What is cricopharyngeal achalasia?
Definition
Disorder of the upper esophageal sphincter
Term
What is cricopharyngeal achalasia characterized by?
Definition
Dysphagia & regurgitation of ingesta
Term
What are 2 types of cricopharyngeal achalasia?
Definition
Acquired (idiopathic) or Congenital
Term
In what breeds is congenital cricopharyngeal achalasia mostly seen?
Definition
Terriers, cocker spaniels, miniature poodles
Term
What is megaesophagus?
Definition
Dilation of esophagus due to insufficient or uncoordinated peristalsis in the mid & cervical esophagus
Term
In what animals is megaesophagus seen?
Definition
Dogs, cats, cows, horses
Term
What is the etiology of megaesophagus?
Definition
Motility problems related to innervation or denervation disorders; Partial physical obstructions & stenosis; Secondary to esophageal myositis & PRAA
Term
What are the types of megaesophagus?
Definition
Congenital & Acquired
Term
What is congenital megaesophagus?
Definition
Parital blockage of lumen by a PR 4th AA
Term
What is another name for acquired megaesophagus?
Definition
Esophageal achalasia
Term
What is acquired megaesophagus?
Definition
Obstruction - thus dilation occurs Cr to the stomach
Term
In congenital megaesophagus, what forms around the esophagus & trachea?
Definition
A vascular ring (by the aorta, pulmonary a. & ductus arteriosus)
Term
What is a unique feature of congenital megaesophagus?
Definition
Obstruction - thus dilation occurs Cr to the heart due to location of obstructing ring
Term
What are other forms of congenital megaesophagus?
Definition
Dilation Cr to stomach
Term
What animals have idiopathic denervation of the esophagus leading to congenital megaesophagus?
Definition
Great Dane, Irish Setter, Mini schnauzer, Labrador retriever, Sharpei, Siamese cats
Term
What is the cause of acquired megaesophagus?
Definition
idiopathic or secondary to polymyositis
Term
What is seen clinically with acquired megaesophagus?
Definition
Regurgitation after ingestion of solid food; Animals are weak, may have aspiration pneumonia
Term
What are the lesions associated w/ acquired megaesophagus?
Definition
Flaccid esophagus, prominently dilated (2-3x normal diameter), Dilated portion often contains residue of ingesta
Term
Name 4 developmental anomalies of the intestines.
Definition
Atresia; Megacolon; Aganglionosis; Meckel's Diverticulum
Term
What is atresia?
Definition
Occlusion of lumen due to defective devo of the intestinal wall; Failure of the embryonic cells that occlude the lumen to break down
Term
What is atresia named for? Give some examples.
Definition
The occluded part of the bowel: atresia ani, atresia coli, atresia ilei
Term
What is stenosis/stricture?
Definition
Partial occlusion of the intestinal lumen
Term
In what animals does atresia occur frequently?
Definition
Calves & piglets
Term
What does megacolon refer to?
Definition
a large, usually fecal-filled colon
Term
In what animals does megacolon occur?
Definition
Pigs, Dogs, Overo foals, Humans
Term
What are 2 types of megacolon?
Definition
Congenital & Acquired
Term
What is the etiology of congenital megacolon?
Definition
Lack of myenteric plexuses (Hirschsprung's dz) in the colon & rectum
Term
What is the etiology of acquired megacolon?
Definition
Secondary to atresia ani
Term
What are the lesions associated with megacolon?
Definition
Contracted, nonperistaltic segment of colon or rectum; Contiguous colon (contracted distal segment)
Term
What is intestinal aganglionosis?
Definition
Absence of myenteric or submucosal plexus
Term
What is Meckel's diverticulum?
Definition
a remnant of the omphalo-mesenteric duct
Term
Where is Meckel's diverticulum located?
Definition
Near the termination of the ileum
Term
What does Meckel's diverticulum represent?
Definition
the stalk of the yolk sac
Term
When does Meckel's diverticulum normally disappear?
Definition
After the 1st trimester of gestation
Term
In what animals can Meckel's diverticulum persist?
Definition
All mammalian spp.
Term
Although _____, Meckel's diverticulum should not be confused with _____.
Definition
blind-ended; cecum
Term
Name 3 adaptive changes of the oral cavity.
Definition
Gingival hyperplasia, Epithelial hyperplasia of tongue, Idiopathic muscular hypertrophy of the distal esophagus in horses
Term
What is gingival hyperplasia?
Definition
Simple overgrowth of gum tissues
Term
In what animals is gingival hyperplasia common?
Definition
Brachycephalic dog breeds
Term
What should gingival hyperplasia be differentiated from?
Definition
Epulis, which designates a growth of the gingiva
Term
Where does epithelial hyperplasia of the tongue occur?
Definition
L edges of the tongue
Term
In what animals is epithelial hyperplasia of the tongue common?
Definition
Piglets
Term
What is the clinical significance of idiopathic muscular hypertrophy of the distal esophagus in horses?
Definition
No clinical significance
Term
What is idiopathic muscular hypertrophy of the distal esophagus in horses?
Definition
Esophageal musculature is several cm thick
Term
Name 2 adaptive changes of the stomach & abomasum.
Definition
Hypertrophic gastritis; Chronic giant hypertrophic gastropathy
Term
What is hypertrophic gastritis?
Definition
Thickened rugae due to hyperplasia of the gastric glands
Term
What can lead to hypertrophic gastritis?
Definition
Immune-mediated lymphoplasmacytic gastritis of dogs; Infection w/ Habronema spp & Trichostrongylus axei in horses
Term
What is chronic giant hypertrophic gastropathy?
Definition
Mucosal hypertrophy & hyperplasia; mucosa doesn't flatten w/ distension
Term
In what animals does chronic giant hypertrophic gastropathy occur?
Definition
Basenji, Beagle, Boxer dogs
Term
What are clinical signs of chronic giant hypertrophic gastropathy?
Definition
Wt loss, diarrhea, vomiting, hypoproteinemia
Term
Name 2 adaptive changes of the intestine.
Definition
Muscular hypertrophy of the distal ileum; Hypereosinophilic syndrome in cats
Term
What is the cause of Muscular hypertrophy of the distal ileum?
Definition
Idiopathic in ileum, jejunum, duodenum of horses & pigs
Term
What are sequelae to Muscular hypertrophy of the distal ileum?
Definition
Impaction & rupture of the ileum
Term
What is Hypereosinophilic syndrome in cats?
Definition
severe hypertrophy of inner circular layer of the tunica muscularis in the ileum & gastric antrum
Term
What lesion is associated with Hypereosinophilic syndrome in cats?
Definition
intramural eosinophilic infiltrates
Term
What is the experimental source of Hypereosinophilic syndrome in cats?
Definition
Cats w/ large oral doses of Toxocara cati larvae; infected cats have diarrhea, eosinophilic enteritis, fibrosed lamina propria & hypertrophy of the inner layer of tunica muscularis
Term
Name 7 circulatory disturbances in the alimentary system.
Definition
Anemia; Hyperemia; Congestion; Infarction; Hemorrhage; Edema; Thromboembolism
Term
What is hyperemia in the alimentary system?
Definition
Brightly reddened intestinal mucosa due to enteritis, peritonitis
Term
What is congestion in the alimentary system?
Definition
Dark red to reddish-black color of the mucosa +/- infarction
Term
In the alimentary system, what is congestion associated with?
Definition
Torsion, volvulus, uremic gastritis
Term
What causes hemorrhage in the wall of the intestinal tract?
Definition
Trauma; Post-Sx
Term
What are hemorrhages of the alimentary serosa?
Definition
Petechiae, ecchymoses (trauma)
Term
What causes hemorrhage of the alimentary mucosa?
Definition
Bleeding tendency, viruses, parasites, etc.
Term
What are some types/causes of hemorrhage in the alimentary lumen?
Definition
Enterorrhagia, melena, hemorrhagic enteritis (clostridial, parvovirus), erosions/ulcers
Term
Give an example of alimentary thromboembolism.
Definition
In horses, 4th stage larvae of Strongylus vulgaris present in the wall of the Cr mesenteric a.
Term
What do L4 Strongylus vulgaris cause?
Definition
Arteritis, aneurysms, mural thrombosis --> bowel infarction
Term
Name 5 pathological pigmentations of the alimentary system.
Definition
Icterus (Jaundice); Cyanosis; Abnormal coloration of teeth; Hemomelasma ilei in horses; Intestinal lipofuscinosis/Leiomyometaplasia ("Brown Dog Gut")
Term
What is icterus/jaundice in the alimentary system?
Definition
Oral mucosa yellow in color due to excess bile pigments
Term
What is cyanosis in the alimentary system?
Definition
Mucosa is dark reddish-blue due to asphyxia, uremia, certain poisons & infections
Term
What causes abnormal coloration of teeth?
Definition
Incorporation of porphyrins into the dentin in animals w/ congenital porphyria (pink tooth); Fluoride toxicosis in cattle & sheep
Term
Describe fluoride toxicosis in cattle & sheep.
Definition
Yellow, dark brown, or black discoloration; excessive fluoride incorporation into the enamel & dentin during odontogenesis (6-36 months of age)
Term
What is the cause of hemomelasma ilei in horses?
Definition
Larval migration of Strongyles (S. edentatus) which damage tissue
Term
What is hemomelasma ilei in horses?
Definition
pink to black plaques (mm to cm in length) located on the serosa of the ileum; hemorrhagic & siderotic fibrovascular plaques
Term
What are sequelae of hemomelasma ilei in horses?
Definition
Intestinal strictures, intermittent colic
Term
What is intestinal lipofuscinosis?
Definition
a dietary condition due to Vit E. deficiency
Term
What does intestinal lipofuscinosis look like?
Definition
Tan or deep brown discoloration of SI (in severe cases, stomach, cecum & colon also pigmented)
Term
What causes the brown color in intestinal lipoguscinosis?
Definition
Results from perinuclear lysosomal accumulation of lipofuscin granules in the cytoplasm of smooth myocytes of intestine
Term
What is stomatitis?
Definition
Inflammation of the oral mucosa
Term
What is gingivitis?
Definition
Inflammation of the gum (gingiva)
Term
What are the consequences of gingivitis?
Definition
Erosions, ulcerations, necrosis, anorexia due to painful mastication, hypersalivation (ptyalism)
Term
In cats, what is the 1st & most consistent sign of FIV infection?
Definition
Gingivitis
Term
What, aside from gingivitis, is seen in FIV infection?
Definition
Decreased CD4 lymphocytes, thymic & LN atrophy
Term
What are the lesions associated w/ gingivitis?
Definition
Macules, Papules, Vesicles, Erosions & Ulcers
Term
What is the etiology of gingivitis?
Definition
Infectious agents (viruses), chemical injury, trauma, autoimmune dz, intoxicants, systemic diseases
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the lips?
Definition
Cheilitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the oral mucosa?
Definition
Stomatitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the hard palate?
Definition
Palatitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the tongue?
Definition
Glossitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the epiglottis?
Definition
Epiglossitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the pharynx?
Definition
Pharyngitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the larynx?
Definition
Laryngitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the esophagus?
Definition
Esophagitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the crop (ingluvies)?
Definition
Ingluvitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the proventriculus?
Definition
Proventriculitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the gizzard (ventriculus)?
Definition
Ventriculitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the rumen?
Definition
Ruminitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the reticulum?
Definition
Reticulitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the omasum?
Definition
Omasitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the abomasum?
Definition
Abomasitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the stomach?
Definition
Gastritis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the intestine?
Definition
Enteritis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the duodenum?
Definition
Duodenitits
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the jejunum?
Definition
Jejunitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the ileum?
Definition
Ileitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the cecum?
Definition
typhlitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the colon?
Definition
Colitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the appendix?
Definition
Appendicitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the rectum?
Definition
Proctitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the testis?
Definition
Orchitis
Term
What is a macule?
Definition
Flat, circumscribed lesion of altered skin color
Term
What is a papule?
Definition
Circumscribed, solid elevation of skin (<1cm)
Term
What is a vesicle?
Definition
Small blister w/i the epidermis or at or below the dermal-epidermal interface (<1cm)
Term
What is an erosion?
Definition
Loss of all or part of the thickness of the epidermis
Term
What is an ulcer?
Definition
Loss of epidermis & at least the superficial portion of dermis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the epididymis?
Definition
Epididymitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the spermatic cord?
Definition
Funiculitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the seminal vesicles?
Definition
Seminal vesiculitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the ampulla?
Definition
Ampullitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the prostate gland?
Definition
Prostatitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the penis?
Definition
Balanitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the preputial epithelium?
Definition
Posthitis
Term
What is the term for inflammation of the penis & prepuce?
Definition
Balanoposthitis
Term
What is vesicular stomatitis characterized by?
Definition
Vesicles of the oral mucosa (early stages)
Term
What is the etiology of FMD?
Definition
Picornavirus
Term
In what animals is FMD seen?
Definition
Ruminants & Pigs
Term
What is the etiology of vesicular stomatitis?
Definition
Rhabdovirus
Term
In what animals is vesicular stomatitis seen?
Definition
Ruminants, Pigs, Horses
Term
What is the etiology of vesicular exanthema?
Definition
Calicivirus
Term
In what animals is vesicular exanthema seen?
Definition
Pigs
Term
What is the etiology of swine vesicular dz?
Definition
Enterovirus
Term
What are the gross lesions of vesicular stomatitis?
Definition
Vesicles on the lips, buccal mucosa, tongue, nasal mucosa, esophagus & rumen
Term
What is seen clinically w/ vesicular stomatitis?
Definition
Salivation, lameness, fever, anorexia
Term
What causes erosive and ulcerative stomatitis?
Definition
Viruses: BVD, Rinderpest, MCF, Feline calicivirus, Equine viral rhinotracheitis, Bluetongue
Term
What virus causes papular stomatitis?
Definition
Parapoxvirus
Term
What is seen in the hard palate of a cow w/ BVDV?
Definition
Erosions & ulcers
Term
What are the microscopic lesions of vesicular stomatitis?
Definition
intracellular edema --> ballooning degeneration & cell lysis
Term
What are 2 types of papular stomatitis?
Definition
Bovine papular stomatitis; Contagious ecthyma
Term
What is seen grossly w/ bovine papular stomatitis?
Definition
Papules on the nares, muzzle, gums, buccal cavity, palate, tongue, esophagus, rumen & omasum
Term
What is seen microscopically w/ bovine papular stomatitis?
Definition
Ballooning degeneration & eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusion bodies
Term
What are other names for contagious ecthyma?
Definition
Sore mouth; Orf
Term
In what animals is contagious ecthyma seen?
Definition
Sheep & goats
Term
What is seen grossly w/ contagious ecthyma?
Definition
Macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, scabs, scars & nodules in areas of skin abrasions including the corners of the mouth, mouth, udder, teats, coronary bands, & anus
Term
What is seen microscopically w/ contagious ecthyma?
Definition
Eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusion bodies
Term
What are 2 types of necrotizing stomatitis?
Definition
Necrobacillosis (calf diphtheria) & Noma (cancrum oris)
Term
What is necrobacillosis?
Definition
Calf diphtheria; stomatitis infection w/ Fusobacterium necrophorum
Term
What are the lesions associated w/ necrobacillosis?
Definition
Swollen cheeks, anorexia, fever, halitosis, yellow-grey round foci w/ core of necrotic debris
Term
What is noma?
Definition
Cancrum oris; Acute gangrenous stomatitis in primates, humans & dogs
Term
What is noma caused by?
Definition
Spirochetes & Fusiform bacteria
Term
What is seen w/ noma?
Definition
Severe necrotic lesions progressing to gangrenous perforation of the cheeks, lysis of bone, & death
Term
What is another name for oral eosinophilic granuloma?
Definition
Rodent ulcer
Term
In what animals is oral eosinophilic granuloma seen?
Definition
Cats
Term
What is oral eosinophilic granuloma?
Definition
immune-mediated (antiepithelial autoAb's) ulcer w/ granulomatous plaques in upper lips, gingiva, palate, pharynx, tongue
Term
Describe the granuloma of oral eosinophilic granuloma.
Definition
Collagenolysis in the center; surrounded by eosinophils, mast cells, macrophages, epithelioid cells, & a few multinucleated giant cells
Term
In what animals is lymphoplasmacytic stomatitis seen?
Definition
Cats
Term
What is lymphoplasmacytic stomatitis?
Definition
Idiopathic, chronic condition w/ red inflamed gums, fetid breath, inappetence, hyperplasia & ulceration of oral mucosa, & plasma cell infiltration in the submucosa
Term
What is another name for wooden tongue?
Definition
Actinobacillosis
Term
What is wooden tongue caused by?
Definition
Actinobacillus lignieresii
Term
What animals are affected by wooden tongue?
Definition
Ruminants & Horses
Term
What is Actinonbacillus ligneresii (causative agent of wooden tongue)?
Definition
Normal inhabitant of oral cavity; opportunistic invader of damaged lingual tissue
Term
What is seen w/ Actinobacillosis?
Definition
Granulomas - centrally located actinobacilli rimmed by radiating amorphic eosinophilic club-like structures formed of Igs from plasma cells in the lesion (called Splendore-Hoeppli rxn); mixed mononuclear inflammatory cells incl. Langhans' giant cells surround foci; increased firmness of tongue
Term
What causes increased firmness of the tongue in Actinobacillosis?
Definition
Swelling, inflammation, Fibrosis --> wooden tongue
Term
What is thrush?
Definition
a Candida albicans (yeast) infection of intact MM of tongue & esophagus
Term
In what animals does thrush occur?
Definition
Ungulates & carnivores
Term
Is thrush a primary dz?
Definition
No; indicates an underlying debility in young animals
Term
What predisposes thrush?
Definition
Prolonged antibiotic treatment & immunodeficiency states; also systemic candidiasis
Term
How does thrush infection present?
Definition
as a gray-green pseudomembrane of hyphae that is easily scraped off the intact underlying mucosal surface
Term
In thrush, Candida albicans grow in the _____ of the tongue.
Definition
superficial epithelium
Term
What is seen in the Splendore-Hoeppli rxn?
Definition
bacterial colony w/ surrounding radiating "clubs"
Term
What are erosive & ulcerative esophagitis associated w/?
Definition
Viral dz like RP, PPR, MCF in ruminants
Term
What is necrotizing esophagitis associated w/?
Definition
Bovine papular stomatitis, IBR (cattle); Herpesvirus (sheep & goats); Calicivirus (Cats)
Term
What can cause acute to severe mucosal injury in necrotizing esophagitis?
Definition
Caustic chemicals & hot ingesta
Term
What causes liquefactive necrosis (necrotizing esophagitis)?
Definition
Alkalis
Term
What causes coagulative necrosis (necrotizing esophagitis)?
Definition
Acid & Toxins (Paraquat, Oak toxicosis)
Term
What are some other terms for rumenitis?
Definition
Lactic acidosis, Grain overload, Rumen overload
Term
What causes rumenitis?
Definition
Sudden dietary change to an easily fermentable feed
Term
What are ruminal microflora generally rich in?
Definition
Cellulolytic Gr(-) bacteria for the digestion of hay
Term
What does a sudden change to highly fermentable, CHO-rich feed do?
Definition
Leads to growth of Gr(+) bacteria (Strep. bovis, Lactobacilli); Decrease ruminal pH to <5; Acid pH eliminates normal ruminal flora & damages ruminal mucosa
Term
What is the normal pH of the rumen?
Definition
5.5-7.5
Term
What is the mortality rate of rumenitis?
Definition
25-90% w/i 24h
Term
What causes mortality in rumenitis?
Definition
Acidosis from absorption of lactate from the rumen & circulatory collapse
Term
Describe the mucosa of the ruminal papillae in rumenitis.
Definition
Brown & friable; detaches easily
Term
What happens to survivors of rumenitis?
Definition
Develop pale stellate scars; unaffected mucosa is dark brown to black
Term
What is another name for traumatic reticulitis?
Definition
Hardware dz
Term
What is traumatic reticulitis due to? Where is it common?
Definition
Ingestion of nails & wire; common where straw & hay balls are bound by wire
Term
What happens in traumatic reticulitis?
Definition
Perforation of reticulum wall --> reticulitis & peritonitis (pericarditis if heart involved)
Term
What is done for animals in the US with a high risk for hardware dz?
Definition
Magnets are placed in the rumen to prevent ingested nails/wire from penetrating the reticular mucosa
Term
What animals experience acute phlegmonous gastritis?
Definition
Dogs
Term
What causes acute phlegmonous gastritis?
Definition
Infection by Strep, Staph, E. coli, Proteus vulgaris
Term
What happens in acute phlegmonous gastritis?
Definition
Sudden onset of mid-epigastric pain & vomiting; specific purulent emesis; death from circulatory collapse
Term
What is specific purulent enteritis?
Definition
Emesis of a necrotic cast of the gastric wall; Pathognomonic for acute phlegmonous gastritis
Term
What causes emphysematous gastritis?
Definition
gas-forming organisms like Clostridium septicum
Term
Describe the mucosa in emphysematous gastritis.
Definition
Hemorrhage, congestion, & coagulative necrosis
Term
Describe the gastric wall in emphysematous gastritis.
Definition
Fibrinopurulent exudate
Term
What is the most notable lesion in emphysematous gastritis?
Definition
Extensive gelatinous edema & emphysema in the submucosa
Term
What is the etiology of granulomatous gastritis?
Definition
Histoplasma capsulatum, M. tuberculosis
Term
Describe the gastric wall in granulomatous gastritis.
Definition
Marked thickening
Term
What is seen clinically in granulomatous gastritis?
Definition
Weakness, hematemesis, Gastric outlet (pyloric) obstruction
Term
How is the causative agent of granulomatous gastritis demonstrated?
Definition
Acid fast or PAS staining
Term
In what animals is eosinophilic gastritis seen?
Definition
Dogs, Cats, Humans
Term
What are the 2 forms of eosinophilic gastritis?
Definition
Focal & Diffuse
Term
Describe the focal form of eosinophilic gastritis.
Definition
caused by infiltrating eosinophils in response to trapped nematode larvae (Toxocara canis)
Term
Describe the diffuse form of eosinophilic gastritis.
Definition
Allergic in nature, affecting a large portion of the stomach
Term
What are the 2 broad cell types of the intestine?
Definition
Epithelial cells & Mesenchymal cells
Term
What are the epithelial cells of the intestine?
Definition
Enterocytes, Undifferentiated crypt epithelial cells, Goblet cells, Paneth's cells, Enterochromaffin cells (Argentaffin cells), M cells
Term
Where do mesenchymal cells of the intestine reside?
Definition
in the lamina propria
Term
What are the mesenchymal cells of the intestine?
Definition
Theliolymphocytes, Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Globule leukocytes
Term
What % of the body's lymphoid mass is intestinal lymphoid tissue?
Definition
25%
Term
What is included in the intestinal lymphoid tissue?
Definition
GALT & lamina propria
Term
How many tons of Ag does the average person ingest in a lifetime?
Definition
700
Term
How does the gut respond to food Ags?
Definition
The gut is adept at not responding to food Ags
Term
What are globule leukocytes?
Definition
Large granular lymphocytes
Term
Where are globule leukocytes located?
Definition
Interepithelial or w/i the lamina propria
Term
What is diarrhea?
Definition
Secretion of abnormally fluid feces accompanied by an increased volume of feces and an increased frequency of defecation
Term
What are the mechanisms of diarrhea?
Definition
Malabsorption, Hypersecretion, Exudation
Term
Malabsorption is generally a problem of the __________.
Definition
SI
Term
Malabsorption can occur w/ or w/o:
Definition
bacterial fermentation leading to osmotic diarrhea
Term
What is hypersecretion independent of?
Definition
Permeability changes, absorptive capacity
Term
Hypersecretion by _________ results in a _________.
Definition
intact mucosa; net efflux of fluid & electrolytes
Term
What is exudation? Give an example.
Definition
Increased capillary/epithelial permeability; Protein-losing enteropathy
Term
What is hypermotility?
Definition
Increased rate, intensity, or frequency of peristalsis
Term
What happens to mucosal contact time w/ hypermotility?
Definition
Decreases; Less efficient digestion & absorption of nutrients
Term
What does hypomotility allow for?
Definition
Increased bacterial proliferation
Term
Some enterotoxins can _____ intestinal motility.
Definition
Stimulate
Term
What are the consequences of diarrhea wrt fluids?
Definition
Excess fluid loss --> dehydration --> hypovolemia --> hemoconcentration --> inadequate tissue perfusion
Term
What are the consequences of diarrhea wrt energy generation?
Definition
Energy generation in the tissues by anaerobic glycolysis
Term
What are the consequences of diarrhea wrt Glc?
Definition
Hypoglycemia --> ketoacidosis (decrease in blood & tissue pH)
Term
What are the consequences of diarrhea wrt electrolytes?
Definition
Electrolyte imbalance --> increased IC [H+] & decreased [K+]
Term
What are the consequences of diarrhea wrt neuromuscular control?
Definition
Decreased neuromuscular control of myocardial contraction
Term
What are the consequences of diarrhea w/ a further decrease in tissue perfusion?
Definition
Hypovolemic shock
Term
What are 3 factors that can cause increased entry of bacteria?
Definition
Reduced gastric acidity; Gastrectomy; Colonicjejunal fistula
Term
What are 4 factors that can cause reduced clearance of bacteria?
Definition
Motility disturbances, Obstruction of intestine, Immunodeficiency, Cachexia
Term
What are 3 factors that can cause increased multiplication of bacteria?
Definition
Increased entry of bacteria; Abnormality of intestinal loops; Reduced clearance of bacteria
Term
What are 3 consequences of bacterial overgrowth?
Definition
Bile salt deconjugation; Toxins; Consumption of nutrients
Term
What is a consequence of toxins from bacterial overgrowth?
Definition
Intestinal epithelial cell injury
Term
What are 3 factors that can cause malabsorption?
Definition
Bile salt deficiency; Intestinal epithelial cell injury; Consumption of nutrients by bacteria
Term
What are some examples of catarrhal enteritis?
Definition
E. coli diseases (colibacillosis); Winter dysentery in cattle
Term
What causes E. coli dz (Colibacillosis)?
Definition
Contaminated milieu, no colostrum, cold stress, crowding
Term
What concurrent infections occur w/ E. coli in catarrhal enteritis?
Definition
Rotavirus, Coronavirus, Cryptosporidia
Term
What are 2 specific entities of E. coli dz (Colibacillosis)?
Definition
Enterotoxic colibacillosis; Septicemic colibacillosis
Term
In what animals is enterotoxic colibacillosis common?
Definition
Animals 2-3 wo
Term
Describe the feces in enterotoxic colibacillosis.
Definition
Profuse, yellow to white, watery to pasty
Term
What animals are affected with septicemic colibacillosis?
Definition
Newborn calves, lambs & foals (when not received sufficient colostrum)
Term
Localization of septicemic colibacillosis infection in the intestine --> _____
Definition
Enteritis
Term
What are some CS of septicemic colibacillosis?
Definition
Fibrinous arthritis, Ophthalmitis, Serositis, Meningitis
Term
What happens to the kidneys in septicemic colibacillosis?
Definition
White-spotted kidneys (cortical abscesses)
Term
What is another name for edema dz?
Definition
Enterotoxemic colibacillosis
Term
What is edema dz?
Definition
Specific inf. of best pigs of lot (6-14 wo)
Term
What is the M&M for edema dz?
Definition
Morbidity: 35%; Mortality: 100%
Term
What is the etiology of edema dz?
Definition
Hemolytic E. coli in SI --> angiotoxin (edema dz principle) --> injury to endothelium of arterioles & aa --> fluid loss & edema
Term
What type of edema is seen in edema dz?
Definition
Edema of gastric submucosa, eyelids, GB, & mesentery of spiral colon --> death from endotoxic shock
Term
In what animals are attaching & effacing E. coli reported?
Definition
Rabbits, Humans, Calves, Pigs, Lambs, Dogs
Term
What is attaching & effacing E. coli commonly associated with?
Definition
Rotavirus, Coronavirus, Cryptosporidium parvum, BVD, & Coccidia in calves
Term
How does E. coli attach in attaching & effacing E. coli?
Definition
To microvillus border of enterocytes via cps & pedestals --> disrupted brush border of enterocytes
Term
Describe the intestine in attaching & effacing E. coli.
Definition
Dilated & fluid-filled
Term
What is winter dysentery?
Definition
An acute, nonfatal but highly contagious dz of adult cattle (seasonal/northern latitude)
Term
What is the proposed etiology of winter dysentery?
Definition
Coronavirus
Term
What is the morbidity rate of winter dysentery?
Definition
Up to 100% in herd
Term
What are the CS of winter dysentery?
Definition
Profuse diarrhea, Marked decrease in milk production, Foul smelling dark brown, dark green, or black feces (melena)
Term
What is winter dysentery characterized by?
Definition
Catarrhal ileitis & jejunitis
Term
What does winter dysentery cause damage to?
Definition
Crypt epithelium; Necrosis of cells of lamina propria
Term
What causes hemorrhagic enteritis?
Definition
Clostridial enteritis
Term
What causes clostridial enteritis?
Definition
Clostridium perfringens
Term
What is Clostridium perfringens?
Definition
Gr(+) anaerobic rod; normal inhabitant of GIT
Term
What are the types of C. perfringens, and what do they produce?
Definition
A, B, C, D, E; Exotoxins
Term
What are the exotoxins produced by each type of C. perfringens?
Definition
A: alpha toxin; B: alpha, beta, epsilon toxin; C: alpha & beta toxin; D: epsilon toxin; E: alpha & iota toxins
Term
At least _____ exotoxins have been described (C. perfringens).
Definition
17
Term
What is responsible for the poisoning in clostridial enteritis?
Definition
Enterotoxin produced by sporulating C. perfringens
Term
What is enterotoxemia due to?
Definition
C. perfringens type D
Term
What animals are affected by enterotoxemia?
Definition
Young, fat animals following a change in feed
Term
What are the CS of enterotoxemia?
Definition
Diarrhea w/ brown, black or bloody feces; Glycosuria in lambs (sheep); Dehydration; Prostration; Death
Term
What is seen in the SI in enterotoxemia, & what is it due to?
Definition
Petechiae, Ecchymoses, Paintbrush hemorrhage, Diffuse hemorrhage of the serosa & mucosa; due to degeneration, necrosis & sloughing of villus & cryptic enterocytes
Term
What are some effects of enterotoxemia on the organs?
Definition
Congestive splenomegaly; Pulpy kidney & spleen
Term
What is struck?
Definition
Dz affecting adult sheep, goats & feedlot cattle in winter & early spring caused by C. perfringens type C, also characterized by hemorrhagic enteritis
Term
What animals experience peracute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis?
Definition
Dogs (Toy breeds <2yo)
Term
What is another name for peracute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis?
Definition
Canine hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
Term
What is the causative agent of peracute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis?
Definition
C. perfringens type E
Term
What are CS of peracute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis?
Definition
Anal blood discharge before death
Term
What are lesions of peracute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis?
Definition
Hemorrhagic necrosis of mucosa from stomach to rectum
Term
What is the etiological agent of Tyzzer's dz?
Definition
Clostridium piliformis
Term
What spp are infected w/ Tyzzer's dz?
Definition
Multiple mammalian spp
Term
Where is initial entrance of C. piliformis in Tyzzer's dz?
Definition
ileum, cecum, or colon
Term
Where is secondary dissemination of C. piliformis in Tyzzer's dz?
Definition
Liver (via portal circulation)
Term
In Tyzzer's dz, ________ is common in rodents & rabbits.
Definition
Intestinal involvement
Term
What inflammatory conditions are seen in Tyzzer's dz?
Definition
Hemorrhagic ileotyphlitis & colitis
Term
What is the principal target in Tyzzer's dz?
Definition
Liver
Term
What are the liver lesions in Tyzzer's dz?
Definition
Focal hepatic necrosis
Term
What is the morphology of C. piliformis?
Definition
Criss-crossed (Chinese characters) bacilli
Term
What stain is used to visualize C. piliformis?
Definition
Warthin-Starry
Term
What is Swine dysentery caused by?
Definition
Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, which produces a cytotoxic hemolysin
Term
What animals are affected by swine dysentery?
Definition
Weanling pigs 8-14wo
Term
What is the M&M of swine dysentery?
Definition
Morbidity: ~90%; Mortality: ~30%
Term
What are CS of swine dysentery?
Definition
Severe diarrheic feces containing blood, mucus & fibrin; Mucohemorrhagic colitis (spiral colon, colon, cecum, rectum); Fibronecrotic pseudomembrane formation
Term
In swine dysentery, lesions are confined to ________
Definition
LI
Term
What are some other names for Parvovirus enteritis?
Definition
Panleukopenia; Cat distemper
Term
What is Parvovirus enteritis?
Definition
Severe fatal dz of dogs & cats
Term
What is the viral target in Parvovirus enteritis?
Definition
Rapidly dividing crpyt cells (Radiomimetic tropism)
Term
How does parvovirus enteritis affect puppies <2wo?
Definition
Generalized dz w/ focal necrosis in tissues w/ rapidly dividing cells
Term
How does parvovirus enteritis affect puppies 3-8wo?
Definition
Myocarditis & sudden death due to myocardial scarring & conduction failure
Term
How does parvovirus enteritis affect puppies >/= 8wo?
Definition
Dz similar to panleukopenia in cats
Term
What are CS of parvovirus enteritis?
Definition
Dehydration, Depression, Vomiting, Characteristic panleukopenia (BM; a rapidly dividing tissue), Lymphoid depletion, Thymic involution
Term
What are some microscopic changes in parvovirus enteritis?
Definition
Villous atrophy secondary to crypt cell destruction, Basophilic i/n inclusion bodies in enterocytes & lymphocytes
Term
What is salmon poisoning?
Definition
Acute fatal granulomatous enterocolitis of dog & fox
Term
What is salmon poisoning caused by?
Definition
Consuming salmon carrying the fluke Nanophyetus salmincola which bears a .3 micrometer-sized coccoid rickettsia, Neorickettsia helminthoeca
Term
When does acute illness occur in salmon poisoning?
Definition
6-8d after eating parasitized fish
Term
What are CS of salmon poisoning?
Definition
Severe diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia
Term
When does death occur in salmon poisoning?
Definition
6-10d
Term
What happens to the intestinal wall in salmon poisoning?
Definition
Hemorrhages in the wall of intestine extend from the pylorus to the anus
Term
How is Dx of salmon poisoning confirmed?
Definition
Visualizing macrophages in tissue containing rickettsial elementary bodies (demonstrable by Giemsa stain)
Term
What is seen in lnn in salmon poisoning?
Definition
Reactive hyperplastic mesenteric ln w/ pyogranulomatous lymphadenitis
Term
What inflammatory cells are present in the lnn in dogs affected w/ salmon poisoning?
Definition
Mixed inflammatory cells: lymphocytes, lymphoblasts, plasma cells, neutrophils, macrophages; Most mac's contain numerous typical intracytoplasmic rickettsial bodies suggestive of salmon poisoning dz
Term
What are some types of necrotizing enteritis?
Definition
Salmonellosis, Rotavirus enteritis, Coronavirus enteritis, TGE, BVD, RP, CD, RE
Term
Salmonella is a significant cause of ______ in animals & humans.
Definition
Acute & chronic diarrhea & death
Term
What are some major spp of Salmonella?
Definition
S. typhimurium, S. enteritidis, S. dublin, S. cholerasuis, S. typhosa
Term
What are some dz forms of Salmonellosis?
Definition
Septicemic, Acute, or Chronic enteric
Term
Describe Salmonella.
Definition
Gr(-), motile bacilli, aerobes or facultative anaerobes
Term
How does Salmonella produce dz?
Definition
Via enterotoxins, cytotoxins (verotoxins) & endotoxins
Term
How does Salmonellosis affect young animals?
Definition
Young animals succumb to septicemia
Term
Clinically, how does Salmonellosis affect horses?
Definition
Acute fatal colitis
Term
Clinically, how does Salmonellosis affect cows?
Definition
lingering febrile diarrhea w/ the passage of pseudomembranes
Term
Clinically, how does Salmonellosis affect calves?
Definition
Acute diarrhea
Term
Clinically, how does Salmonellosis affect dogs?
Definition
sudden bouts of acute diarrhea
Term
Clinically, how does Salmonellosis affect cats?
Definition
febrile enterocolitis
Term
Clinically, how does Salmonellosis affect pigs?
Definition
die of septicemia or enterocolitis
Term
What is a sequel to Salmonellosis in pigs?
Definition
Rectal stricture syndrome, a segmental scarring secondary to ulcerative proctitis
Term
What usually causes peracute salmonella septicemia?
Definition
Salmonella cholerasuis
Term
What causes acute enteric Salmonellosis?
Definition
Salmonella typhimurium
Term
What animals are affected by peracute salmonella septicemia?
Definition
Calves, Foals, Pigs
Term
Describe the feces of foals affected by peracute salmonella septicemia.
Definition
Typically green
Term
In what animals does acute enteric salmonellosis occur?
Definition
Cattle, Pigs, Horses
Term
Describe the feces in acute enteric salmonellosis.
Definition
Feces have a septic tank odor
Term
What animals are affected by chronic enteric salmonellosis?
Definition
Pigs, cattle, horses
Term
What are characteristic lesions of chronic enteric salmonellosis?
Definition
Button ulcers in the cecum & colon; Ulcerative proctitis & scar formation --> rectal stricture
Term
What are button ulcers?
Definition
Multiple foci of mucosal necrosis seen in chronic enteric salmonellosis
Term
What animals are affected by rotavirus enteritis?
Definition
Calves in 1st wk & piglets up to 7 wks of life
Term
What type of virus is rotavirus?
Definition
Cytolytic virus - viral infected cells shed in feces
Term
What are CS of rotavirus enteritis?
Definition
Yellow, fluid diarrhea; Dehydration; Tucked up abdomen & sunken eyeballs
Term
What happens to the villi in rotavirus enteritis?
Definition
Blunting & fusion of villi
Term
What animals are affected by coronavirus enteritis?
Definition
Calves up to 21 days (usually 4-6do)
Term
What does feline enteric coronavirus cause?
Definition
Fatal enteritis in cats
Term
What are CS of coronavirus enteritis?
Definition
Yellow, fluid, sometimes bloody diarrhea; Death in 2-4d
Term
What happens in coronavirus enteritis, microscopically?
Definition
Enterocyte loss, blunting, and fusion of villi; necrosis of epithelial cells w/ replacement by immature cuboidal or squamous cells
Term
Enterocytes infected w/ rotavirus contain _____, stained w/ _____.
Definition
Viral Ag; IPO
Term
What animals are affected by Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE)?
Definition
Pigs <10do
Term
What causes TGE?
Definition
coronavirus which is lytic to villus enterocytes
Term
When does TGE usually occur?
Definition
Winter (virus is inactivated by sunlight)
Term
What are CS of TGE?
Definition
Sudden onset of vomiting & profuse diarrhea which latter contains white, undigested milk & foul smelling; Dehydration, wt loss, weakness, emaciation
Term
What is M&M of TGE?
Definition
~100% in 2-5d of illness
Term
What are some additional consequences of TGE?
Definition
Marked villus atrophy, epithelial necrosis & sloughing, sloughed enterocytes carry virus in the feces; stomach emptying due to vomiting
Term
Describe the SI of a piglet w/ TGE.
Definition
Dilated by gas, thin-walled, contains undigested milk
Term
What is another name for BVD?
Definition
Mucosal dz
Term
What causes BVD?
Definition
BVDV (a Pestivirus)
Term
What animals are affected by BVD?
Definition
Cattle 8-24mo
Term
What is the M&M of BVD?
Definition
Morbidity: 2-50%; Mortality: 100%
Term
What are CS of BVD?
Definition
Fever, Anorexia, Depression, Profuse Diarrhea, Galactia, Rumen atony, Ptyalism, Lacrimation, Mucopurulent nasal discharge
Term
What are the lesions associated w/ BVD?
Definition
Multifocal, sharply demarcated erosions & ulcers in tongue, gums, palate, esophagus, rumen, abomasum, coronary bands of hooves
Term
What is the characteristic lesion of BVD?
Definition
In intestine: sharply demarcated foci of necrosis in the epithelium over GALT
Term
What happens to the stratum spinosum in BVD?
Definition
Hydropic degn & necrosis --> erosion & ulceration
Term
Where else is necrosis seen in BVD?
Definition
Villous & crypt epithelium in abomasum, SI, cecum, colon w/ extensive loss of epithelium
Term
In BVD, what covers the damaged GALT?
Definition
Fibrinonecrotic pseudomembrane
Term
What is the urogenital ridge?
Definition
A collection of embryonic tissue located on either side of the embryonic aorta & embryonic intestine
Term
What is the urogenital ridge composed of?
Definition
Mesonephric ridge & genital ridge
Term
What is the mesonephric ridge composed of?
Definition
Mesonephros & mesonephric (Wolffian) duct
Term
Mullerian duct = ________; Wolffian duct = ______
Definition
Paramesonephric; Mesonephric
Term
Where does the Mullerian duct arise?
Definition
L surface of mesonephric ridge
Term
What is the genital ridge formed by?
Definition
Coelomic epithelium & embryonic mesenchyme
Term
Early in embryonic life, _____ migrate from _____ into the genital ridge & the _____ is formed.
Definition
primordial germ cells; embryonic yolk sac; undifferentiated gonad
Term
What does the undifferentiated gonad on the genital ridge consist of?
Definition
Primordial germ cells bounded by germinal epithelium
Term
Differentiated gonad: _____ forms the testis.
Definition
Medulla
Term
What does the Mesonephric (Wolffian) duct form?
Definition
Epididymis, DD, Seminal vesicles
Term
What does the urogenital sinus form?
Definition
Prostate; Bulbourethral glands
Term
What does the genital tubercle become?
Definition
Penis
Term
What do the genital folds form?
Definition
Prepuce
Term
What do the genital swellings form?
Definition
Scrotum
Term
In all mammalian spp studied, males differentiate _____ in embryonic development.
Definition
Early
Term
What is another name for SRY protein?
Definition
TDF
Term
What induces the undifferentiated gonad to become a testis & produce Sertoli cells?
Definition
SRY protein
Term
What encodes for the production of SRY protein?
Definition
Sry, a gene on the Y chromosome
Term
What 2 critical hormones does the testis produce?
Definition
MIF/MIS/AMH from Sertoli cells; Testosterone from Leydig cells
Term
What does MIF do?
Definition
Leads to regression of paramesonephric ducts
Term
What does testosterone do?
Definition
Prevents Wolffian duct regression & promotes its differentiation
Term
What does dihydrotestosterone do?
Definition
Induceds devo of penis, scrotum, prostate
Term
What is a male pseudohermaphrodite?
Definition
Intersex w/ male gonadal tissue
Term
What 2 inflammatory diseases are caused by Morbillivirus?
Definition
Rinderpest & CD
Term
What is another name for CD?
Definition
Hard pad dz
Term
What animals are affected by RP?
Definition
Cattle
Term
Where is RP a significant dz?
Definition
Africa & Asia
Term
What is RP caused by?
Definition
Morbillivirus
Term
What is CD caused by?
Definition
Morbillivirus
Term
What are lesions of RP?
Definition
Similar to BVD
Term
What is characteristic of RP lesions?
Definition
Multinucleate enterocytes are present in the intestinal lesions
Term
What is the characteristic feature of CD?
Definition
Diphasic fever
Term
What are CS of CD?
Definition
Diarrhea, coryza, purulent conjunctivitis, bronchitis, hyperkeratosis of digital pads (hard pad), nervous signs
Term
What are the nervous signs of CD?
Definition
chewing mvmts, ptyalism, incoordination, continuous rhythmic mvmts, convulsions & circling
Term
What type of virus is CDV?
Definition
Pantropic; lesions in all tissues (lymphoid, alimentary, respiratory, urogenital, cutaneous, endocrine, nervous & eye)
Term
What type of inclusion bodies are seen in CD?
Definition
i/c & i/n eosinophilic IBs
Term
What are some abnormalities of testicular development?
Definition
Testicular hypoplasia & Cryptorchidism
Term
What animals are affected by testicular hypoplasia?
Definition
Sporadic & low incidence in bull, ram, boar, horse; Higher frequency in Swedish Highland bulls (inherited, single autosomal recessive gene w/ incomplete penetrance)
Term
In testicular hypoplasia, the testis & epididymis are usually:
Definition
small & freely moveable w/i scrotum
Term
What are the karyotypes for Klinefelter's syndrome?
Definition
XXY, XX/XXY, XX/XY
Term
What does the extra X chromosome in Klinefelter's syndrome do?
Definition
Produces testicular hypoplasia & sterility
Term
In what animals has Klinefelter's been identified?
Definition
Stallions, bulls, rams, dogs, cats
Term
The reason for testicular hypoplasia is usually _____
Definition
unknown
Term
In what animal is Klinefelter's best recognized?
Definition
Tricolor male cats
Term
The gene for black & the gene for orange reside on:
Definition
separate X chromosomes
Term
Should normal male calico cats have both black and orange coat colors?
Definition
No
Term
When does Klinefelter's become apparent?
Definition
Puberty (breeding soundness exam)
Term
What is a mosaic?
Definition
DNA from same fertilized egg
Term
What is a chimeric?
Definition
DNA from different fertilized eggs
Term
What is Rhodococcus equi?
Definition
Lg Gr(+) rod; normal inhabitant of equine intestine
Term
What is Rhodococcus equi enteritis characterized by?
Definition
Pulmonary & intestinal pyogranulomas in foalsin foals <6mo
Term
Where do Rhodococcus equi thrive?
Definition
IC in mac's
Term
What does Rhodococcus equi produce in the colonic & cecal mucosa?
Definition
Multiple necrotic foci & ulcerations; thickened (2-5cm) & corrugated
Term
What infiltrates the lamina propria & lymphoid tissue in Rhodococcus equi enteritis?
Definition
Lg # of mac's & multinucleated giant cells
Term
What is seen in the lnn in Rhodococcus equi enteritis?
Definition
Mesenteric, cecal, & colonic lymphadenitis
Term
In Rhodococcus equi enteritis, what can be seen w/ Giemsa & tissue Gram stains?
Definition
Bacteria filled in macs/giant cells
Term
What are some types of Proliferative/granulomatous enteritis?
Definition
Mycobacterial enteritis (intestinal TB); Paratuberculosis; Canine intestinal histoplasmosis
Term
What causes mycobacterial enteritis?
Definition
Mycobacterium tuberculosis & M. bovis
Term
What is the portal of entry for mycobacterial enteritis?
Definition
Ingestion & then via Peyer's patches where the bacilli are phagocytosed by M cells
Term
What are CS of mycobacterial enteritis?
Definition
chronic diarrhea, lower abd pain, chronic wt loss
Term
What happens to the intestine in mycobacterial enteritis?
Definition
Thickened, firm, hose-like segment of intestine; numerous epithelioid granulomas w/ caseation, necrosis & calcification
Term
What happens to regional lnn in mycobacterial enteritis?
Definition
Granulomas & calcification
Term
What is seen in the lamina propria in equine granulomatous enteritis?
Definition
Greatly thickened by inflammatory cells (mononuclear:macs, lymphocytes, plasma cells)
Term
What is another name for Paratuberculosis?
Definition
Johne's dz
Term
What causes Johne's dz?
Definition
Mycobacterium avium ss. paratuberculosis (MAP)
Term
What is Johne's dz characterized by?
Definition
Intractable diarrhea, emaciation, hypoproteinemia in animals >2yo
Term
What is the source of infection in Johne's dz?
Definition
Feces-contaminated soil/pasture/feed
Term
What is the pathogenesis of Johne's dz?
Definition
Ingestion of bacilli --> penetration of GI mucosa --> uptake by macs
Term
What happens to the mucosa in Johne's dz?
Definition
Corrugated mucosal thickening of ileum, cecum & proximal colon
Term
What happens to the lnn in Johne's dz?
Definition
Marked enlargement of mesenteric lnn
Term
What happens, microscopically, in Johne's dz?
Definition
Infiltration of macs, epithelioid cells & Langhan's giant cells in lamina propria
Term
Describe MAP bacilli (wrt staining)
Definition
Acid-fast
Term
What are the non-immune-mediated defense mechanisms of the mammary gland?
Definition
Teat orifice & teat canal; Keratin of teat canal; Removal of bact @ nursing/milking; Lactoferrin; Lactoperoxidase-thiocyanate-H202 system; Lysozyme; complement cascade
Term
How do the teat orifice & teat canal provide non-immune-mediated defense of the mammary gland?
Definition
Mechanical barrier
Term
How does keratin of the teat canal provide non-immune-mediated defense of the mammary gland?
Definition
Regular sloughing, bactericidal FAs w/i lipids overlying keratin
Term
How does lactoferrin provide non-immune-mediated defense of the mammary gland?
Definition
Bacteriostatic - binds iron
Term
How does the lactoperoxidase-thiocyanate-H202 system provide non-immune-mediated defense of the mammary gland?
Definition
Produces hypothiocyanite which damages inner bacterial membrane
Term
Where is lactoperoxidase?
Definition
Mammary tissue
Term
Where is thiocyanate?
Definition
Green feeds
Term
How does lysozyme provide non-immune-mediated defense of the mammary gland?
Definition
lysis of peptidoglycan
Term
What are the 2 categories of immune-mediated defense of the mammary gland?
Definition
Cell Mediated & Humoral
Term
What are some cell-mediated defense mechanisms of the mammary gland?
Definition
Lymphocytes, plasma cells, neutrophils in lamina propria of teat canal & rosette of Furstenberg; Phagocytic cells w/i mammary secretions; Neutrophils
Term
How many phagocytic cells are in normal uninfected mammary gland? What type are most of them?
Definition
50,000-200,000/ml; macs
Term
What is the significance of neutrophils in cell mediated immunity in the mammary gland?
Definition
Quickly increase following inf (major role in clearing invading bact); phagocytosis following opsonization
Term
How many neutrophils are in the mammary gland during subclinical infection?
Definition
>500,000/ml
Term
How many neutrophils are in the mammary gland in clinical mastitis?
Definition
>1,000,000/ml
Term
Are neutrophils more efficient in milk or serum?
Definition
Serum
Term
Why are neutrophils less efficient in milk than serum?
Definition
Impaired chemotaxis; Decreased superoxide anion production; ADCC; Decreased phagocytosis
Term
What are some humoral defense mechanisms of the mammary gland?
Definition
Antibodies
Term
[Ab] are _____ in normal milk
Definition
Low (<1mg/ml)
Term
What is the [Ab] in colostrum & inflammation?
Definition
~50mg/ml
Term
Which Ig is serum-derived?
Definition
Ig1 & 2
Term
Which Ig is mammary-gland derived?
Definition
IgG2
Term
Which Ig is produced locally?
Definition
IgA & IgM
Term
Which Ig opsonizes?
Definition
IgG & IgM
Term
Which Ig may prevent adherence of bact to epithelium?
Definition
IgA
Term
What are bacterial pathogens that have the mammary gland as their primary host/reservoir?
Definition
Strep agalactiae, Staph aureus, Mycoplasma
Term
Bacterial pathogens w/ the mammary gland as their primary host/reservoir have what type of transmission?
Definition
Cow to cow
Term
What organ(s) is(are) affected by streptococcal mastitis?
Definition
Mammary gland only
Term
What & how does streptococcal mastitis infect?
Definition
Teat & gland; waves of multiplication; tissue invasion
Term
What is initially seen in strep mastitis?
Definition
Edema w/ neut's; mac's
Term
What happens later in strep mastitis?
Definition
Fibrosis/granulation tissue causes stagnation of milk; premature involution of that part of gland; progresses
Term
How many quarters does strep mastitis usually involve?
Definition
>1
Term
Acute strep mastitis:
Definition
Hyperemia/edema, strands & flecks of debris in milk, pus in more severe cases
Term
Chronic strep mastitis:
Definition
obstructed areas may resemble small abscesses ; thickened ducts & sinus mucosa
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