Erysipelas
Disease Overview
An infectious disease that affects both growing and adult swine. Commonly resides in the tonsillar tissue.
Merck Animal Health Solutions
For Erysipelas
An aid in preventing disease caused by Parvovirus, E. rhusiopathiae and five major Leptospira serovars; 2 mL dose in breeding-age animals (see complete label instructions). Inactivated vaccine/bacterin.
Clinical Signs
- Acute septicema
- Chronic arthritis
- Vegetative endocarditis
- Discoloration of ears, snout and abdomen