Characterization of a new epidemic necrotic pyoderma in fur animals and its association with Arcanobacterium phocae infection.

Characterization of a new epidemic necrotic pyoderma in fur animals and its association with Arcanobacterium phocae infection.

A new type of pyoderma was detected in Finnish fur animals in 2007. The disease continues to spread within and between farms, with severe and potentially fatal symptoms. It compromises animal welfare and causes considerable economic losses to farmers. A case-control study was performed in 2010-2011...

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Main Authors: Heli Nordgren, Kirsi Aaltonen, Tarja Sironen, Paula M Kinnunen, Ilkka Kivistö, Mirja Raunio-Saarnisto, Anna-Maria Moisander-Jylhä, Johanna Korpela, Ulla-Maija Kokkonen, Udo Hetzel, Antti Sukura, Olli Vapalahti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4193818?pdf=render

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