Actinobacillotic

/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊ.bəˌsɪˈlɒt.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or caused by infection with actinobacillus bacteria; describing a disease or condition involving these microorganisms.

Etymology

From actinobacillus + '-otic' (suffix indicating disease or condition). The -otic suffix comes from Greek '-otis' (relating to infection).

Kelly Says

Actinobacillotic infections in cattle cause 'shipping fever'—when animals are stressed during transport, these bacteria suddenly proliferate and cause deadly pneumonia, costing ranchers thousands of dollars in losses and teaching us how stress affects animal immune systems.

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