Infection with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis in five alpacas

Abstract

▶ Young alpacas are susceptible to infection with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis that results in lymphadenitis or subcutaneous abscesses. ▶ Excision appears to be effective in the treatment of alpacas with abscesses caused by C pseudotuberculosis. ▶ Diagnosis of infection with C pseudotuberculosis should be made on the basis of results of microbial culture of the lesion; however, a hemolysis inhibition test may be useful for serologic screening of herds of alpacas.