Concurrent infection of PPRV and bacterial pathogens in sheep: Clinical, pathological, and microbiological characterization

Abstract

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease of sheep and goats. The disease causes fever, eye and nasal discharges, sores in the mouth, diarrhea, and respiratory signs. The diagnosis of PPR is based on clinical signs, pathological lesions, and laboratory tests. This study investigated the occurrence of PPRV infection in a six-month-old sheep that died after showing clinical signs of high fever and diarrhea. The necropsy findings revealed severe lesions in the lungs and lymph nodes, and the microbiological examination revealed mixed bacterial flora in the lung abscess. The study emphasized the importance of early detection and treatment of PPRV infection in sheep, as well as the potential risk of secondary bacterial infections and abscess formation.