Erysipelothryx rhusiopathiae

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E. rhusiopathiae general characteristics

Gram + rods in short chains

Small, transparent, glistening colonies

Source: swines (most common), fish

Pleomorphic

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E. rhusiopathiae BCM Tests

Catalase +

Oxidase +

Indole +

H2S +

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E. rhusiopathiae culture

BAP: Alpha hemolytic, small transparent glistening colonies

TSI: H2S +, black butt

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E. rhusiopathiae clinical manifestations

Erysipeloid

  • by cut or abrasion - direct inoculation; seal/whale finger

  • commonly affects butchers, fishermen

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E. rhusiopathiae is resistant to

Processing

  • Smoking

  • Pickling

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E. rhusiopathiae Treatment and Prevention

Tx: Penicillin

Prev: protection against direct contact; vax for animals