Pathogenesis of Gallibacterium anatis in a natural infection model fulfils Koch's postulates: 2. Epididymitis and decreased semen quality are the predominant effects in specific pathogen free roosters.

In conclusion, the present study provides novel data on the impact of a G. anatis infection in roosters in a natural infection model elucidating on bacterial distribution, pathological lesions as well as influences on semen quality. PMID: 25246024 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25246024?dopt=Abstract

Source: Avian Pathology - September 23, 2014 Category: Pathology Authors: Paudea S, Liebhart D, Aurich C, Hess M, Hess C Tags: Avian Pathol Source Type: research

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