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Planned additions to article "Actinomycosis in animals" (Actinomycosis in animals):
- reorganize headings
- add to "Treatment" section
- more discussion of iodine/iodide
- include more detail about antibiotic use
- compare human treatment with cattle treatment (i.e. bring up surgery)
- add new section titled "Causes"
- discuss Actinomyces species
- opportunity for infection
- discuss Actinomyces species
- add new section titled "Misdiagnosis"
- list conditions with similar symptoms
Sources considered:
Actinomycosis (2015). In MedlinePlus. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000599.htm
Okulicz, J. F. (2016). Actinomycosis. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/211587-overview#showall.
Okulicz, J. F. (2016). Actinomycosis Medication. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/211587-medication#showall
Okulicz, J. F. (2016). Actinomycosis Treatment & Management. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/211587-treatment
Roche, M., & Warrnambool. (2015). Lumpy jaw. Retrieved from http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/beef-and-dairy-cows/lumpy-jaw
Smith, G. W. (2013). Overview of Actinomycosis. In The Merck Veterinary Manual (Actinomycosis). Retrieved from http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/generalized_conditions/actinomycosis/overview_of_actinomycosis.html
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Causes
The Actinomyces bacteria that cause lumpy jaw are always present in a healthy cattle's mouth. In order for infection to occur, there must be tissue damage, which is often caused by unusually rough feed that scratches the mouth of the animal or by contact with sharp objects, such as sticks or brambles. Given the mode of infection, lumpy jaw is not contagious.
Treatment
[The affected areas are treated with iodine solutions.] A common method to achieve this is to give the cattle sodium iodide orally on a regular treatment schedule. [Antibiotics such as Tetracyclines are also used.] These two treatment methods can be used alone or together; simultaneous use is considered more aggressive. Killing the bacteria that cause the infection is the ultimately purpose of these treatment methods. However, they are seldom effective unless treatment is started very early.[1][2]
It is notable that surgery is not typically considered for treatment of cattle as it is in extreme human cases.[3]
Misdiagnosis
As is often the case, there are diseases/conditions with signs and symptoms that are similar to actinomycosis. As such, misdiagnoses can occur. Some examples include abscesses caused by grass seeds, woody tongue, bottle jaw, cancerous growths, and irritation caused by lodges objects.[1]
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References
- ^ Jump up to:a b c Roche, M., & Warrnambool. (2015). Lumpy jaw. Retrieved from http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/beef-and-dairy-cows/lumpy-jaw
- Jump up^ Smith, G. W. (2013). Overview of Actinomycosis. In The Merck Veterinary Manual (Actinomycosis). Retrieved from http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/generalized_conditions/actinomycosis/overview_of_actinomycosis.html
- Jump up^ Okulicz, J. F. (2016). Actinomycosis Treatment & Management. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/211587-treatment