Isolation of Haemophilus parasuis in lungs of pigs in Lima, Peru: a report of three cases

Authors

  • Chris Pinto J. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Sonia Calle E. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Siever Morales C. Laboratorio de Microbiología y Parasitología Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v23i4.977

Keywords:

Haemophilus parasuis, respiratory tract, pig, morbility, mortality, isolation

Abstract

The paper document three cases occurred in May and June, 2006, based on lung samples from pigs of two farms and one slaughterhouse in Lima, Peru. The results of isolation and biochemical test were compatible with Haemophilus parasuis.

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Published

2012-12-14

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Comunicaciones

How to Cite

Pinto J., C., Calle E., S., & Morales C., S. (2012). Isolation of Haemophilus parasuis in lungs of pigs in Lima, Peru: a report of three cases. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 23(4), 537-540. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v23i4.977