Diseases

Exudative of Swine Epidermitis

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

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Indexed with the subheadings blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemically induced, classification, complications, congenital, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, diet therapy, drug therapy, economics, embryology, enzymology, epidemiology, etiology, genetics, history, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, mortality, nursing, parasitology, pathology, physiopathology, prevention & control, psychology, radiotherapy, surgery, therapy, transmission, urine, virology.

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

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  • Swine Diseases (1966-1969)

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  1. C22w.905.382

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Exudative of Swine Epidermitis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004818. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004818
  2. Exudative of Swine Epidermitis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54974078