Epidermitis, Exudative, of Swine

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)

Year introduced: 1970

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Tree Number(s): C22.905.382

MeSH Unique ID: D004818

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

Previous Indexing:

• Swine Diseases (1966-1969)

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Epidermitis, Exudative, of Swine