Neorickettsia helminthoeca

Neorickettsia helminthoeca is a species of bacteria in the family Anaplasmataceae, order Rickettsiales. It is the causative agent of Salmon Poisoning Disease (SPD) in dogs and other canids. The bacteria is transmitted to dogs through the ingestion of raw salmon or trout that have been infected with a parasite known as Nanophyetus salmincola.

Life Cycle

The life cycle of Neorickettsia helminthoeca involves two hosts: a freshwater snail and a salmonid fish. The bacteria are taken up by the snail and multiply within its tissues. The infected snail is then eaten by a fish, where the bacteria continue to multiply and are eventually passed on to dogs or other canids that consume the infected fish.

Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms of Salmon Poisoning Disease include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lymphadenopathy, and dehydration. If left untreated, the disease can be fatal. Treatment typically involves a course of antibiotics to kill the bacteria and supportive care to manage symptoms.

Prevention

Prevention of Salmon Poisoning Disease involves avoiding the consumption of raw or undercooked salmon or trout. Cooking or freezing the fish can kill the bacteria and prevent transmission.

See Also

• Salmon Poisoning Disease
• Nanophyetus salmincola
• Anaplasmataceae
• Rickettsiales

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