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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, diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis and abortion in pregnant sows.  
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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.
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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.
     
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