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| | ===Pathology=== | | ===Pathology=== |
| − | *May cause suppurative [[Bronchi and Bronchioles Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of bronchitis or bronchiolitis|broncho]][[Lungs Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of pneumonia|pneumonia]] and [[Pleural Cavity & Membranes Inflammatory - Pathology|pleuritis]] (as part of polyserositis)
| + | On post mortem examination there will be obvious pericarditis, [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]] and [[Pleural Cavity & Membranes Inflammatory - Pathology|pleuritis]] The lesions may be fibrinous with adhesions and thrombi. |
| − | | + | In cases of fibrinous pericarditis there will also be signs of congestive heart failure such as pulmonary oedema, cardiomegally and hepatomegally. |
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| − | Septicaemia
| + | The lungs show signs of suppurative [[Respiratory Bacterial Infections - Pathology#Glasser's disease|bronchopneumonia and pleuritis]] |
| − | Acute inflammation affecting pleura, peritoneum, mediastinum, pericardium, joints and meninges
| + | [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#In Pigs|polyarthritis]] (also ''H. suis) |
| − | Causes a polyserositis - pericarditis, [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]], pleurisy and meningitis
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| − | Also causes suppurative [[Respiratory Bacterial Infections - Pathology#Glasser's disease|bronchopneumonia, pleuritis]], [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#In Pigs|polyarthritis]] (also ''H. suis)
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| − | Fever, general malaise, repsiratory and abdominal signs, lameness, paralysis or convulsions.
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| − | Due to transport, environmental stresses, dietary and managemental factors
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| − | Fibrinous pneumonia secondary to enzootic pneumonia or virus infection e.g. swine influenza
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| | ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |