In animals erysipelas is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. In animals it is called Diamond Skin Disease and occurs especially in pigs. Heart valves and skin are affected. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae can also infect humans but in that case the infection is known as erysipeloid and is an occupational skin disease.
In animals erysipelas is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae In animals it is called Diamond Skin Disease and occurs especially in pigs. Heart valves and skin are affected Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae can also infect humans but in that case the infection is known as erysipeloid and is an occupational skin disease