Haemophilus parasuis
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| Haemophilus parasuis | |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Proteobacteria |
| Class | Gamma Proteobacteria |
| Order | Pasteurellales |
| Family | Pasteurellaceae |
| Genus | Haemophilus |
| Species | H.parasuis |
| Also known as: | HPS |
Haemophilus parasuis is a species of the Haemophilus genus. It inhabits the nasopharynx of normal swine.
Serotype B of the bacteria causes Glasser's disease in pigs. It can also cause fibrinous polyserositis, polyarthritis and meningitis.