Haemophilus parasuis
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Haemophilus parasuis | |
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Phylum | Proteobacteria |
Class | Gamma Proteobacteria |
Order | Pasteurellales |
Family | Pasteurellaceae |
Genus | Haemophilus |
Species | H.parasuis |
Also known as: | HPS |
Haemophilus parasuis is a species of the Haemophilus genus. It inhabits the nasopharynx of normal swine.
Serotype B of the bacteria causes Glasser's disease in pigs. It can also cause fibrinous polyserositis, polyarthritis and meningitis.