Preferred Label : epidermitis, exudative, of swine;
MeSH definition : 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);
MeSH synonym : disease, greasy pig; exudative dermatitis of swine; greasy pig disease; swine exudative dermatitides; swine exudative dermatitis; epidermitis, exudative of swine;
MeSH annotation : don't forget also SWINE (NIM) & check tag ANIMALS;
Origin ID : D004818;
UMLS CUI : C0014521;
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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)