Table 2.
Pathogen antigen and antibody detection and histologic findings in 8 cases of abortion or stillbirth in 7 Swiss South American camelid herds.
| Fetus Alpaca Llama | Antigen Detection | Histologic Findings | Final Diagnosis of Abortion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fetus 1 | negative | complete atelectasis; no signs of placentitis | DNR (dam ill) |
| Fetus 2 | Mucor ssp (P) | complete atelectasis; diffuse placentitis | Mucormycosis |
| Fetus 3 | C. burnetii (P,A) | complete atelectasis; diffuse placentitis | Coxiellosis |
| Fetus 4 | C. burnetii/Strep. pluranimalium (P,A) | partial atelectasis, meconium aspiration; disseminated placental necrosis | Co-infection (C. burnetii/Strep. pluranimalium) |
| Fetus 5 * | C. burnetii (A) | complete atelectasis and lung edema; placental edema | DNR (abortion after transport) |
| Fetus 6 | negative | complete atelectasis | DNR (dam ill) |
| Fetus 7 * |
C. burnetii (P) E. coli (Li,L,C3) |
complete atelectasis, bronchopneumonia; no signs of placentitis | Co-infection (C. burnetii/E. coli)? [20]) |
| Fetus 8 | C. burnetii (P) | complete atelectasis; placentitis | Coxiellosis |
* llama fetus; P = placenta; A = abomasum; Li = liver; L = lung; DNR = diagnosis not reached.