Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXXI, Issue 1
Written by Sonia Lucreția BEȘLEAGĂ, Elena NEGRU, Maria Rodica GURĂU, Teodor Ștefan IONESCU, Dragoș COBZARIU, Doina DANEȘ
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a bacterium that poses a significant health threat in sheep, manifesting through a range of clinical signs and lesions. Clinical presentations of infection include fever, joint swelling characterized by arthritis, and systemic signs such as erythema and necrosis of the skin. Affected sheep may exhibit difficulty in movement or lameness, indicating discomfort and severe illness. Lesion formation often involves pronounced inflammation of the skin, and in advanced cases, there may be indications of septicaemia. Furthermore, complications such as fibrinous pericarditis and endocarditis can arise in severe instances of the infection. Understanding the clinical and lesional manifestation of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is crucial for effective diagnosis and management in sheep populations.
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