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Animal Diseases > Swine Diseases > Epidermitis, Exudative, of Swine

Preferred term

Epidermitis, Exudative, of Swine  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Disease, Greasy Pig
  • Epidermitis, Exudative of Swine
  • Exudative Dermatitis of Swine
  • Greasy Pig Disease
  • Swine Exudative Dermatitides
  • Swine Exudative Dermatitis

Note

  • don't forget also SWINE (NIM) & check tag ANIMALS

Scope note

  • An acute generalized dermatitis of pigs which occurs from 5 to 35 days of age, characterized by sudden onset, with morbidity of 10 to 90% and mortality of 5 to 90%. The lesions are caused by Staphylococcus hyos but the bacterial agent is unable to penetrate the intact skin. Abrasions on the feet and legs or lacerations on the body frequently precede infection. In acute cases, a vesicular-type virus may be the predisposing factor. The causative organism is inhibited by most antibiotics. (Merck Veterinary Manual, 5th ed)

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