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Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Etiologic agent of erysipeloid.
Gram positive rod.
Epidemiology:
- widespread in distribution.
- capable of infecting vertebrates (mammals, birds, fish) & invertebrates (shellfish, insects)
- primarily saprophytic organism
- no vectors
- human infection acquired by direct contact with dead animal matter
Pathology:
- most human infections are cutaneous
- rare invasive form associatede with endocarditis [2]
Laboratory:
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae antigen
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae DNA
- Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae identified by culture
Related
erysipeloid
General
Erysipelothrix
Properties
KINGDOM: monera
DIVISION: SCHIZOMYCETES
References
- Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common
& Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY,
1997, pg 618-619
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16,
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012