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===Pathology===
 
===Pathology===
*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)
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On post mortem examination there will be obvious pericarditis, [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]] and [[Pleural Cavity & Membranes Inflammatory - Pathology|pleuritis]] The lesions may be fibrinous with adhesions and thrombi.
 
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In cases of fibrinous pericarditis there will also be signs of congestive heart failure such as pulmonary oedema, cardiomegally and hepatomegally. 
 
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Septicaemia
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The lungs show signs of suppurative [[Respiratory Bacterial Infections - Pathology#Glasser's disease|bronchopneumonia and pleuritis]]
Acute inflammation affecting pleura, peritoneum, mediastinum, pericardium, joints and meninges
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  [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#In Pigs|polyarthritis]] (also ''H. suis)
Causes a polyserositis - pericarditis, [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]], pleurisy and meningitis
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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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Fever, general malaise, repsiratory and abdominal signs, lameness, paralysis or convulsions.
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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
      
==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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