47. Swine erysipelas; sterptococcus septicaemis of pigs Flashcards
cause of swine erysipelas
erysipelothrix rhusiopathaei
ZOONOTIC
predisposing factors of swine erysipelas
crowding
weather
transport
trimming
feather harvesting
forms of swine erysipelas
acute septicaemic erysipelas
diamond skin disease
chronic erysipelas
acute septicamic erysipelas clinical signs
sudden death
fever lethargy
acute septicamic erysipelas necroscopy
skin erythema
petechiae
generalised acute lymphadenomegaly
mild sero-fibrinous peritonitis
acute septicaemic hyperemic splenitis
acute gastritis
acute serous hepatitsis
acute serous polyarthritis
diamond skin disease
characteristic skin lesion of urticaria
w/o symptoms of septicaemia
normal spleen
chronic erysipelas
follows the acute form of prolonged manifestation and progression
lesions of chronic erysipelas
chronic serous polyarthritis - motility disorder
extensive skin necrosis - dry gangrene
endocarditis thromboulcerosa
thromboemboly - infarcts on kidney and spleen
allergy
streptococcus suis infection in pigs
ZOONOTIC
s. porcinus
s. equi ssp equisimilis
streptococcus suis infection in pigs affects what organs
tonsils
pharynx
vagina
streptococcus suis infection in pigs infection
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skin lesions
legs
predisposing factors to streptococcus suis infection in pigs
insufficient colostrum
corwding
anaemia
weather
stressors
virals diseases linked to streptococcus suis infection in pigs
porcine circovirus
prrs
aujeszky’s disease
forms of streptococcus suis infection in pigs
acute septicaemic form
chronic septicaemic form
acute septicaemic form common in
newborns
1-2weeks post weaning
