Erysipelothrix Flashcards
1
Q
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae - say it.
A
bless you
2
Q
In what animal is E. rhusiopathiae commonly seen?
A
- Pigs
- Diamon skin disease
3
Q
What is the pathogenesis of Erysipelothrix?
A
- Transmission usually by ingestion of contaminated material
- Also, commensals - tonsils
- Entry via tonsils or abrasions
- Depression of host defences, multiplication of virulent strains, and invasion of neutrophils
- Acute septicemia - fever, anorexia, DIC, hemorrhage, lymphadenitis
- Sub-acute - malaise, fever, DIC
- epidermal lesions - Diamonds
- Chronic - arthritis, endocarditis
