77 (4) 256-258

Title: 
Morganella morganii subsp. morganii-associated pneumonia in a Belgian Blue calf
Author(s): 
H. MOYAERT, F. PASMANS, G. VERCAUTEREN, T. GEURDEN, A. DECOSTERE, F. HAESEBROUCK
Abstract: 

A multiresistant Morganella morganii subsp. morganii strain was isolated in pure culture from pneumoniclesions of a 3-week-old Belgian Blue calf, originating from a farm coping with chronic diarrhoea and respiratorytract disease as well as increased mortality in 1-3-week-old animals. Additionally, high numbers ofClostridium perfringens were isolated from the jejunum and a Giardia infection was diagnosed. Moreover,necropsy findings and histological examinations indicated nutritional myodegeneration. M. morganii is an opportunisticpathogen that is mainly associated with postoperative and nosocomial infections in immunosuppressedindividuals.

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