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== Introduction ==
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[[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]] is the only agent thought to cause Erysipelas in avian species.  
 
[[Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae]] is the only agent thought to cause Erysipelas in avian species.  
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It is a common disease in Turkeys but is rare in the fowl.
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Erysipelas is of economic importance in turkey farming as it not only causes death in the flock, but causes infertility in the male.
    
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*Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections
 
*Arthritis and vegetative endocarditis and emaciation with chronic infections
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Inactivated vaccine<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>[[Category:Alimentary_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Musculoskeletal_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:To_Do_-_Kate]] [[Category:Cardiovascular_Diseases_-_Birds]]&nbsp;
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Inactivated vaccine<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;
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[[Category:Alimentary_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:Musculoskeletal_Diseases_-_Birds]] [[Category:To_Do_-_Kate]] [[Category:Cardiovascular_Diseases_-_Birds]]
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