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In the '''acute form''', anorexia and pyrexia are the two most common clinical signs in younger pigs. Affected animals still die but normally after a day during which time they become dyspnoic. Older pigs tend to be pyrexic, anorexic and polydypsic.

In the '''acute form''', anorexia and pyrexia are the two most common clinical signs in younger pigs. Affected animals still die but normally after a day during which time they become dyspnoic. Older pigs tend to be pyrexic, anorexic and polydypsic.

All pigs show, pink/purple raised areas or extensive diamond-shaped plaques over the skin within 24-48 hours of developing clinical signs. If pregnant sows are infected at this time they may abort.

All pigs show, '''pink/purple raised areas or extensive diamond-shaped plaques''' over the skin within 24-48 hours of developing clinical signs. If pregnant sows are infected at this time they may abort.

Following the '''chronic form''' of the disease, affected animals can completely recover, lesions often resolve within a week however they can become necrotic and slough.  

Following the '''chronic form''' of the disease, affected animals can completely recover, lesions often resolve within a week however they can become necrotic and slough.