Histopathological and cytopathological findings in minipigs infected with Streptococcus suis serotype 2

Histopathological and cytopathological findings in minipigs infected with Streptococcus suis serotype 2

Five pathogen-free miniature pigs (minipigs) were infected with the virulent strain SH08 of Streptococcus suis 2 (SS2) by intramuscular injection. The pigs died consecutively within 72 h after the challenge. An additional five non-infected pigs were euthanised and used as controls. Microstructural o...

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Main Authors: Xie Chun, Hou Yi-Xuan, Zhao Yu-Ting, Cai Xue-Hui, Li Cai-Ying, Li Pei-Feng, Li Yun-Zhang, Su Xue, Yue Xiu-Wei, Wang Shu-Jie, Liu Yong-Gang, Yang Wei-Jun, Yuan Cong-Li, Cu Li, Hua Xiu-Guo, Yang Zhi-Biao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2014-06-01
Series:Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy
Subjects:
miniature pig
streptococcus suis 2
experimental infection
histopathology
cytopathology.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2014-0030

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https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2014-0030

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