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Journal of clinical microbiology1994; 32(2); 384-387; doi: 10.1128/jcm.32.2.384-387.1994

Characterization, distribution, and microbiological associations of Fusobacterium spp. in clinical specimens of animal origin.

Abstract: During the years from 1984 through 1991, 1,067 specimens from canine, equine, exotic, feline, porcine, and ruminant animal sources were found to contain members of the genus Fusobacterium: The most common sites or conditions from which members of this genus were isolated were abscesses, the respiratory tract, and pleural and peritoneal cavities. Most specimens contained a single Fusobacterium species. The most commonly isolated species was Fusobacterium necrophorum. Almost all of the specimens contained other obligate anaerobes together with facultative and obligate aerobes. The identities of the other isolates depended upon the species of animal from which the sample was obtained.
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Publication Date: 1994-02-01 PubMed ID: 8150946PubMed Central: PMC263040DOI: 10.1128/jcm.32.2.384-387.1994Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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This research examined the presence of a bacteria group called Fusobacterium in different animal species over a 7-year period. It found that these bacteria were most present in areas such as abscesses, respiratory tract and body cavities, often alongside other bacteria types. The species, Fusobacterium necrophorum, was the most common within these samples.

Research Methodology

  • The study was conducted over a considerable time period, from 1984 through to 1991, providing a substantial timeframe to observe the behavior and characteristics of Fusobacterium in various animal species.
  • The researchers obtained 1,067 specimens from a range of animals including canines, horses, exotic animals, felines, porcine, and ruminants.

Findings

  • The findings of the research showed that members of the genus Fusobacterium were present in all the animals tested.
  • The most common areas where these bacteria were found were abscesses, the respiratory tract, and body cavities such as the pleural and peritoneal cavities.
  • In most of these specimens, only a single species of Fusobacterium was detected.

Microbiological Associations of Fusobacterium

  • The research found that alongside the Fusobacterium, almost all specimens contained other obligate anaerobes along with facultative and obligate aerobes.
  • The species of these other bacterial isolates varied depending on the species of the animal from which the sample was obtained.

Most Common Species of Fusobacterium

  • Among all the species of Fusobacterium found, Fusobacterium necrophorum was the most commonly isolated one. This indicates a dominance of this species across different animal species and across different physiological sites.

Significance of the Study

  • This study offers insights about the behavior, distribution and characteristics of Fusobacterium across different animal species over an extended timeframe. This can help in understanding the pathogenic role of these bacteria in various animal diseases.
  • The association of Fusobacterium with other bacterial species illustrates the complex microbiological environment within animal bodies, which can help in formulating therapeutic strategies.

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Jang SS, Hirsh DC. (1994). Characterization, distribution, and microbiological associations of Fusobacterium spp. in clinical specimens of animal origin. J Clin Microbiol, 32(2), 384-387. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.32.2.384-387.1994

Publication

Journal of clinical microbiology
ISSN: 0095-1137
NlmUniqueID: 7505564
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 32
Issue: 2
Pages: 384-387

Researcher Affiliations

Jang, S S
  • Microbiology Service, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616.
Hirsh, D C

    MeSH Terms

    • Abscess / microbiology
    • Abscess / veterinary
    • Animals
    • Animals, Domestic / microbiology
    • Bacteria, Anaerobic / isolation & purification
    • Cats
    • Cattle
    • Dogs
    • Female
    • Fusobacterium / classification
    • Fusobacterium / isolation & purification
    • Fusobacterium Infections / microbiology
    • Fusobacterium Infections / veterinary
    • Horses
    • Male
    • Respiratory Tract Infections / microbiology
    • Respiratory Tract Infections / veterinary
    • Species Specificity
    • Swine

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