Neorickettsia helminthoeca
Neorickettsia helminthoeca
Neorickettsia helminthoeca (pronunciation: nee-oh-rih-ket-see-uh hel-min-tho-ee-kuh) is a species of Gram-negative, obligate intracellular bacteria that is known to cause the disease salmon poisoning disease in canines.
Etymology
The genus name Neorickettsia is derived from the Greek words 'neo' meaning new, and 'rickettsia', named after Howard Taylor Ricketts, an American pathologist. The species name helminthoeca is derived from the Greek words 'helminth' meaning worm and 'oikos' meaning house, referring to the bacteria's parasitic nature.
Description
Neorickettsia helminthoeca is a small, pleomorphic, Gram-negative bacterium. It is an obligate intracellular parasite, meaning it can only survive and reproduce inside the cells of its host. The bacterium is transmitted to dogs through the ingestion of raw salmon or trout infected with the Nanophyetus salmincolus trematode, which carries the bacteria.
Symptoms and Treatment
The symptoms of salmon poisoning disease include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, dehydration, and swollen lymph nodes. If left untreated, the disease can be fatal. Treatment typically involves a course of antibiotics to kill the bacteria and supportive care to manage the symptoms.
Related Terms
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Obligate intracellular bacteria
- Salmon poisoning disease
- Nanophyetus salmincola
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neorickettsia helminthoeca
- Wikipedia's article - Neorickettsia helminthoeca
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