Difference between revisions of "Erysipelas - Turkey"

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Caused by [[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]]  
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[[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]] is the only agent thought to cause Erysipelas in avian species.
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*Affects birds of all ages  
 
*Affects birds of all ages  
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*Enlarged friable liver and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] on post mortem  
 
*Enlarged friable liver and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] on post mortem  
 
*Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections  
 
*Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections  
*Inactivated vaccine
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*Inactivated vaccine To_Do_-_Kate
  
[[Category:Alimentary_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Musculoskeletal_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Cardiovascular_Diseases_-_Birds]] To_Do_-_Kate
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[[Category:Alimentary_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Musculoskeletal_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Cardiovascular_Diseases_-_Birds]]

Revision as of 11:58, 1 March 2011

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is the only agent thought to cause Erysipelas in avian species.


  • Affects birds of all ages
  • Excreted in semen, causing death of turkey hens 4-5 days after AI
  • Septicaemia
  • High mortality
  • Dark, swollen snoods
  • Enlarged friable liver and spleen on post mortem
  • Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections
  • Inactivated vaccine To_Do_-_Kate