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Clinical signs vary from fever, lethargy, depression, [[Erysipelas - Pig#Clinical Signs|'''erysipelas-like lesions''']], abscesses, haemorrhage, vomiting/regurgitation and '''lameness''' and '''multiple joint swelling'''.  More serious cases progress to '''pneumonia''' (clinical signs similar to [[Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae#Clinical Signs| ''A. pleuropneumoniae'']]) and '''sudden death'''.   
 
Clinical signs vary from fever, lethargy, depression, [[Erysipelas - Pig#Clinical Signs|'''erysipelas-like lesions''']], abscesses, haemorrhage, vomiting/regurgitation and '''lameness''' and '''multiple joint swelling'''.  More serious cases progress to '''pneumonia''' (clinical signs similar to [[Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae#Clinical Signs| ''A. pleuropneumoniae'']]) and '''sudden death'''.   
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'''Cardiorespiratory signs''' include tachycardia, heart murmurs, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' changes in heart rate and open mouthed breathing.   
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'''Cardiorespiratory signs''' include tachycardia, heart murmurs, purulent or serous occulonasal discharges, sneezing, coughing, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnoea, '''cyanosis''' changes in heart rate and open-mouthed breathing.   
    
'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''' and increased amounts of wax are present along with a '''foul odour'''.  Pigs can become '''deaf''' and are often found rubbing and scratching their ears.  
 
'''Aural purulent mucoid discharge''' and increased amounts of wax are present along with a '''foul odour'''.  Pigs can become '''deaf''' and are often found rubbing and scratching their ears.  
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