Problem

Actinobacillosis

Other Names:
Necrobacillosis
Nature:

Actinobacillosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Actinobacillus. It is more commonly associated with animals than with humans.

One of the most common forms seen by veterinarians is mouth actinobacillosis of cattle, due to Actinobacillus lignieresii. The most prominent symptom is the swelling of the tongue that protrudes from the mouth and is very hard at palpation ("wooden tongue").

Actinobacillus suis is an important disease of pigs of all ages and can lead to severe morbidity and sudden death.

Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST