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==Description==

==Introduction==

An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']]. The disease is characterised by '''sudden death, septicaemia, [[Joints Inflammatory - Pathology#Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocarditis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis''' and '''abortion''' in pregnant sows. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions.

An infectious disease caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae|''Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae'']]. The disease is characterised by '''sudden death, septicaemia, [[:Category:Arthritis|arthritis]], [[Endocarditis|endocarditis]], diamond shaped skin lesions, laminitis''' and '''abortion''' in pregnant sows. Infection occurs via ingestion of contaminated food and water, or through skin abrasions. Swine Erysipelas is commonly called "Diamond skin disease".

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

In the '''acute form''', anorexia and pyrexia are the two most common clinical signs in younger pigs. Affected animals still die but normally after a day during which time they become dyspnoic. Older pigs tend to be pyrexic, anorexic and polydypsic.

In the '''acute form''', anorexia and pyrexia are the two most common clinical signs in younger pigs. Affected animals still die but normally after a day during which time they become dyspnoic. Older pigs tend to be pyrexic, anorexic and polydypsic.

All pigs show, pink/purple raised areas or extensive diamond-shaped plaques over the skin within 24-48 hours of developing clinical signs. If pregnant sows are infected at this time they may abort.

All pigs show, '''pink/purple raised areas or extensive diamond-shaped plaques''' over the skin within 24-48 hours of developing clinical signs. If pregnant sows are infected at this time they may abort.

Following the '''chronic form''' of the disease, affected animals can completely recover, lesions often resolve within a week however they can become necrotic and slough.  

Following the '''chronic form''' of the disease, affected animals can completely recover, lesions often resolve within a week however they can become necrotic and slough.  

==Control==

==Control==

Hygience is very important to control erysipelas including good sanitation and regular disinfection of pens.  It is advisable to cull chronic cases which will be acting as carrier pigs infecting other animals. Additionally any pigs being treated should be isolated to reduce the spread of disease.

Hygiene is very important to control Erysipelas including good sanitation and regular disinfection of pens.  It is advisable to cull chronic cases which will be acting as carrier pigs infecting other animals. Additionally, any pigs being treated should be isolated to reduce the spread of disease.

Live attenuated or inactivated [[Vaccines|vaccines]] are also available. Immunity lasts for six months and the vaccine is normally given to recently weaned pigs and gilts or sows prior to service.

Live attenuated or inactivated [[Vaccines|vaccines]] are also available. Immunity lasts for six months and the vaccine is normally given to recently weaned pigs and gilts or sows prior to service.

==Literature Search==

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|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073017454.pdf '''Swine erysipelas and human erysipeloid - a veterinary public health concern.''' Neelu Gupta; Vikas Gupta; Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Intas Polivet, 2006, 7, 2, pp 341-347, 21 ref.]

==References==

==References==

Taylor D.J. (2006) '''Pig Diseases. 8th edition''' published by the author.

Taylor D.J. (2006) '''Pig Diseases. 8th edition''' published by the author.

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