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==Description==

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An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]]. ~~Affects mainly growing pigs causing~~ septicaemia, [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#Arthritis|arthritis] and ~~laminitis~~.

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

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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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*Carrier pigs act as reservoir of infection

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*Organisms excreted in faeces of acutely-affected pigs

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*Ingestion of contaminated food and water, or via skin abrasions

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==Signalment==

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May occur in certain conditions often during hot humid weather or in particular buildings or fields.

==Diagnosis==

==History and Clinical signs==

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