NALT

Preferred term

exudative epidermitis

Topic

An acute, generalized dermatitis that occurs in young pigs. The causal agent is Staphylococcus hyicus and is inhibited by antibiotics. A vesicular-type virus may be a predisposing factor. Skin lesions develop and exude serum which, together with sebum, covers the body.

Staphylococcus hyicus

greasy pig disease

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

14707

Spanish

epidermitis exudativa

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/32467

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 11/30/12