Case–control study of pathogens involved in piglet diarrhea

Vera Letticie de Azevedo Ruiz, J.G. Bersano, Aline Feola de Carvalho, Márcia Helena Braga Catroxo, Daniela Pontes Chiebáo, Fábio Gregori, Simone Miyashiro, Alessandra Figueiredo de Castro Nassar, T. M. F. S. Oliveira, Renato Akio Ogata,

BMC Research Notes · 2016 · 59 citations · 38 references

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Abstract

The presence of pathogens in piglets alone does not determine the occurrence of diarrhea episodes. Thus, the indiscriminate use of antibiotic and anthelminthic medication should be re-evaluated. This study also reinforces the importance of laboratory diagnosis and correct interpretation of results as well as the relevance of control and prophylactic measures.

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