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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]], [[Endocarditis|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]], [[Endocarditis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis and abortion in pregnant sows. 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.

 

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.

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