Salute e Malattia - Malattie degli animali

a rare bacterial infection that can occur in humans and animals, caused by Actinomyces bacteria, usually affecting the face and neck areas

actinomicosi

a type of soft, spongy tumor that commonly occurs in horses and oxen, caused by an infection with a bacterium called Actinomyces bovis

anbury

a serious bacterial disease of warm-blooded animals, particularly cattle and sheep, that can be transmitted to people by contaminated wool, raw meat, or other animal products

antrace

a condition in horses where a type of bacterial infection affects the hoof, leading to inflammation, erosion, and discharge

cancrena, ulcera

a viral infection in cows that can be transmitted to humans, historically used in developing the smallpox vaccine

vaccinia, varicella bovina

a contagious viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, causing respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms

cimurro, distemper

a bacterial disease, typically affecting young cattle and sheep, characterized by sudden death, fever, and severe muscle inflammation

malattia della carne nera, malattia del carbonchio

the larval stage of certain flies that infest mammals like horses and cattle, causing health problems

larve di mosche, bots

a disease of sheep or cattle, characterized by inflammation of the abomasum and often resulting in sudden death

braxy, malattia del quinto stomaco

a bacterial infection usually transmitted to humans from animals, commonly through unpasteurized dairy products or direct contact with infected animals

brucellosi

a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well

BSE

cattle and pigs condition with facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge due to injury and Fusobacterium necrophorum infection

naso da toro, rinosinusite bovina

a parasitic infestation in cattle caused by the larvae of certain flies that burrow under the skin, creating lumps or nodules

garrapatere, bolla

a condition in livestock caused by eating toxic plants, resulting in trembling and muscle weakness

tremore, tremolii

a split in the front part of a horse's hoof, often caused by dry conditions or uneven growth

fessura dell'unghia, crepa nel tallone

an infectious disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia bovis, transmitted by ticks, leading to symptoms such as fever, anemia, and jaundice

febbre del Texas

an acute and highly contagious disease, characterized by rapid onset, fever, and profuse sweating

malattia sudorosa, sudore acuto

an infectious disease in horses transmitted by bloodsucking insects, causing fever and anemia

febbre delle paludi, febbre palustre

a contagious horse disease with fever, difficulty swallowing, and throat abscesses

strangolo, strozzamento

a neurological disorder in livestock, such as cattle and sheep, characterized by unsteady movements and loss of coordination

tremori, intonaco

a degenerative condition in horses affecting the hock joint, resulting in inflammation, lameness, and swelling

spavino, artrosi del tarso

an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep

scrapie

a split in a horse's hoof, often caused by debris like sand, potentially leading to lameness

fessura di sabbia, crepa nel piede

highly contagious viral cattle disease eradicated worldwide in 2011, causing fever and oral lesions

peste bovina, rinderpest

a condition in cattle, caused by tick-transmitted parasites, leading to fever and red urine

acqua rossa, babeziosi

vertical hoof split on the quarter, often due to trauma, improper balance, or inadequate care

fessura del quarto, crepa della suola

a bacterial infection in chicks and young poultry, caused by Salmonella Pullorum, leading to high mortality and reproductive issues

malattia di Pullorum, pullorosi

an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria that can be transmitted from birds to humans

psittacosi

a skin condition in animals, characterized by the formation of fine, flaky scales on the skin's surface

pitiriasi, pitiriasi (condizione cutanea)

a small swelling or blister, often found on the skin of animals, indicating the presence of a parasitic infection or an insect bite

vescica, bollicina

an inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye and inner eyelid, causing redness and discomfort

congiuntivite

a respiratory infection, often affecting birds, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci

ornitosi

a contagious viral infection affecting birds, particularly poultry, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms

malattia di Newcastle, infezione di Newcastle

a viral disease affecting rabbits, characterized by skin tumors, swelling, and often leading to severe illness and death

mixomatosi

any severe and often infectious disease, especially one affecting cattle or other livestock

morbo, epidemia

a painful and recurring eye inflammation that affects horses

cecità lunare, infiammazione oculare lunare

a severe viral fever in humans caused by the Marburg virus, featuring fever, bleeding, and organ failure

malattia di Marburg, febbre di Marburg

neurological disorder in cattle, sheep, and horses from ingesting toxic plants, causing incoordination and tremors

malattia loco, sindrome loco

an inflammatory condition affecting a horse's hooves, specifically the laminae, causing pain, lameness, and potential hoof structural changes

laminiti, laminite

a chronic respiratory condition in horses due to prolonged exposure to dust, causing coughing and increased respiratory effort

heaves, malattia respiratoria cronica nei cavalli

contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Burkholderia mallei, with symptoms like nasal discharge and respiratory distress

glanders, glanders (infezione equina)

a bacterial infection in fish causing painful ulcers, often by Aeromonas salmonicida

furunculosi, infezione da Aeromonas salmonicida

tick-borne bacterial disease in cattle causing anemia, jaundice, and decreased milk production

anaplasmosi

highly contagious poultry virus causing respiratory and neurological symptoms with high mortality

peste aviare, peste delle pollame

a contagious viral disease in cloven-hoofed animals, causing fever, mouth, and foot blisters, leading to economic losses

malattia di foot-and-mouth, malattia vesicolare

a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well

malattia della mucca pazza