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==Description==

==Description==

An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]]. The disease is characterised by sudden death, septicaemia, [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocardiosis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis and abortion in pregnant sows.  

An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]]. The disease is characterised by sudden death, septicaemia, [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocardiosis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis and abortion in pregnant sows.  

Carrier pigs act as reservoir of infection and organisms are excreted in faeces of acutely affected pig. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions.

Carrier pigs act as a reservoir of infection and organisms are excreted in faeces. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions.

 

==Signalment==

==Signalment==