Definition:
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, also called Lung Plague or simply CBPP, is a highly contagious bacterial disease that affects the lungs of yaks, zebu, buffalo and cattle. Humans as well as camels, goats, antelope, sheep and wild bovids have been found to be resistant to this disease.
This disease has affected herds of the U.S., Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East and a few places in Asia.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through complement fixation, competitive ELISA, identification of the agent, differential diagnosis and analysis of samples.
Treatment:
There is no available treatment for Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia except complete elimination of infected animals.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms of Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia include inflammation of the lung membranes and pneumonia. At the onset of the disease, the animal develops a fever and a husky cough. Some experience sudden rapid breathing and show signs of pain. Some experience no symptoms, while others are greatly emaciated and eventually die.
Causes:
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia is caused by a bacteria called “myoplasma mycoides”. Since this bacteria is airborne, it could travel up to several kilometers making it highly contagious.
