Fecal Culture Basic Information Definition Examination of fecal material for the presence of enteric bacterial pathogens Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) The results are reported as “no significant growth” or as heavy, moderate, or light growth of identified bacterial isolates. A common enteric bacterial pathogen, Salmonella, is often recovered only after primary and/or secondary enrichment and reported as such. Physiology There are multiple etiologies of diarrhea including systemic reasons, toxins, and infectious agents including viral and bacterial agents. Fecal samples submitted to a clinical laboratory are put under conditions to enhance the growth of potential bacterial pathogens allowing for their isolation and identification based on their growth characteristics, morphologic, biochemical, and immunochemical properties. Causes of Abnormally High Levels Enteric infection: Common enteric pathogens include specific Escherichia coli strains, Shigella spp, Yersinia spp, Campylobacter, Salmonella spp, and less often obligate anaerobes including Clostridium spp.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Fecal Culture Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Fecal Culture Basic Information Definition Examination of fecal material for the presence of enteric bacterial pathogens Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) The results are reported as “no significant growth” or as heavy, moderate, or light growth of identified bacterial isolates. A common enteric bacterial pathogen, Salmonella, is often recovered only after primary and/or secondary enrichment and reported as such. Physiology There are multiple etiologies of diarrhea including systemic reasons, toxins, and infectious agents including viral and bacterial agents. Fecal samples submitted to a clinical laboratory are put under conditions to enhance the growth of potential bacterial pathogens allowing for their isolation and identification based on their growth characteristics, morphologic, biochemical, and immunochemical properties. Causes of Abnormally High Levels Enteric infection: Common enteric pathogens include specific Escherichia coli strains, Shigella spp, Yersinia spp, Campylobacter, Salmonella spp, and less often obligate anaerobes including Clostridium spp.< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Fecal Culture Full access? Get Clinical Tree
