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''[[Haematopinus suis]]'', is the only louse of pigs and this is the vector for [[African Swine Fever]] and Swinepox. The disease can also be transmitted through skin abrasions or through injuries caused when fighting.  

''[[Haematopinus suis]]'', is the only louse of pigs and this is the vector for [[African Swine Fever]] and Swinepox. The disease can also be transmitted through skin abrasions or through injuries caused when fighting.  

== Signalment  ==

== Signalment  ==

Pigs of any age, breed or sex can be affected by the disease, however it is uncommon in piglets.  

Pigs of any age, breed or sex can be affected by the disease, however it is uncommon in piglets.  

== Clinical Signs  ==

== Clinical Signs  ==

Signs on the skin include small circular red areas around 10-20mm in diameter that commence with lesion containing straw-coloured fluid in the centre. After two to three days the lesion ruptures and a scab is formed which gradually turns black. The lesions may be seen on any part of the body but are common along the flank, abdomen and occasionally the ears. A secondary dermatitis may occur if contaminated by bacteria.

Signs on the skin include small circular red areas around 10-20mm in diameter that commence with lesion containing straw-coloured fluid in the centre. After two to three days the lesion ruptures and a scab is formed which gradually turns black. The lesions may be seen on any part of the body but are common along the flank, abdomen and occasionally the ears. A secondary dermatitis may occur if contaminated by bacteria.

== Diagnosis  ==

== Diagnosis  ==