Difference between revisions of "Haemophilus parasuis"

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''Haemophilus parasuis'' is a species of the ''[[Haemophilus species - Overview|Haemophilus]]'' genus. It inhabits the nasopharynx of normal swine.  
 
''Haemophilus parasuis'' is a species of the ''[[Haemophilus species - Overview|Haemophilus]]'' genus. It inhabits the nasopharynx of normal swine.  

Revision as of 15:13, 30 September 2010


Haemophilus parasuis
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.

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