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==Description==
 
==Description==
Glassers disease is caused by the bacteria ...
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Glassers disease is caused by the bacteria ''[[Haemophilus parasuis]]''
It is an acute systemic condition characterised by polyserositis, arthritis and meningitis. It is rapidly fatal in the acute form, in some cases animals die before the development of the lesions.
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It is a systemic condition affecting pigs characterised by polyserositis, arthritis and meningitis. It is rapidly fatal in the acute form, in some cases animals die before the development of lesions.
    
==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
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==References==
 
==References==
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*Caused by ''[[Haemophilus parasuis]]''
   
*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)
 
*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)
 
*Stress of mixing, weaning and adverse environmental conditions are predisposing to the disease
 
*Stress of mixing, weaning and adverse environmental conditions are predisposing to the disease
*Glasser's disease
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**Septicaemia
 
**Septicaemia
**Acute inflammation affecting pleua, peritoneum, mediastinum, pericardium, joints and meninges
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**Acute inflammation affecting pleura, peritoneum, mediastinum, pericardium, joints and meninges
**Causes a polyserositis - pericarditis, [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]], pleurisy and meningitis - in pigs 3-10 weeks old
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**Causes a polyserositis - pericarditis, [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]], pleurisy and meningitis
 
**Also causes suppurative [[Respiratory Bacterial Infections - Pathology#Glasser's disease|bronchopneumonia, pleuritis]],  [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#In Pigs|polyarthritis]] (also ''H. suis)
 
**Also causes suppurative [[Respiratory Bacterial Infections - Pathology#Glasser's disease|bronchopneumonia, pleuritis]],  [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#In Pigs|polyarthritis]] (also ''H. suis)
**Expressed lesions vary between animals - meningitis is most consistent, arthritis in 20% of cases
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**Fever, general malaise, repsiratory and abdominal signs, lameness, paralysis or convulsions
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**Fever, general malaise, repsiratory and abdominal signs, lameness, paralysis or convulsions. Expressed lesions vary between animals - meningitis is most consistent, arthritis in 20% of cases
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**Sporadic outbreaks in the UK
 
**Sporadic outbreaks in the UK
 
**Morbidity and mortality often low due to widespread acquired resistance
 
**Morbidity and mortality often low due to widespread acquired resistance
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