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*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

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*Glasser's disease

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**Septicaemia

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**Acute inflammation affecting pleua, peritoneum, mediastinum, pericardium, joints and meninges

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**Causes a polyserositis - pericarditis, [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]], pleurisy and meningitis - in pigs 3-10 weeks old

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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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**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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**Sporadic outbreaks in the UK

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**Morbidity and mortality often low due to widespread acquired resistance

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**Mortality up to 50% in some outbreaks e.g. specific pathogen-free herds

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**Can be fatal in 2-5 days

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**Chronic arthritis, meningitis and intestinal obstruction due to adhesions in some surviving pigs

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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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[[Category:Pig]]

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[[Category:Respiratory_Bacterial_Infections]]

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[[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]

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