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Sounds like a back injury , maybe an impinged nerve, maybe a break. You need a Vet consult.

There are also some swine diseases that could cause this. If it is possible to quarantine the animal, until it can be checked out by a vet, it couldn't hurt. Just use caution. Many swine diseases can be transmitted to people. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is one of them. It is bacterial, can cause lameness, and is transmittable. That does not mean it is what you hog has, but you should use precautions until you know for sure.

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Sounds like a back injury , maybe an impinged nerve, maybe a break. You need a Vet consult.

There are also some swine diseases that could cause this. If it is possible to quarantine the animal, until it can be checked out by a vet, it couldn't hurt. Just use caution. Many swine diseases can be transmitted to people. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is one of them. It is bacterial, can cause lameness, and is transmittable. That does not mean it is what you hog has, but you should use precautions until you know for sure.

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Definition

Erysipeloid is inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) due to bacteria.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Erysipeloid is an infection caused by the bacteria, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. This type of bacteria is found in fish, birds, mammals, and shellfish. It usually affects people who work with these animals (such as farmers or butchers).

Symptoms

The main symptom is warmth, tenderness, and redness on the skin.

Treatment

Oral antibiotics, especially penicillin, are given to treat this condition.

Expectations (prognosis)

The infection rarely spreads. It may get better on its own.

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All cocci are gram (+) except Neisseria, Branhamella, Moraxella and Veilonella. All bacilli are gram (-) except Mycobacterium, Corynebacterium, Lactobacillus, Listeria, Clostridium, Bacillus, Erysipelothrix, and Nocardia. All spirals are gram (-)

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Penicillen is an antibiotic. This means it can only kills bacteria . It would be ineffective if you had a virus, like a cold or influenza. However, penicillen is only effective on organisms that have cell walls, as this it's their target. Luckily, this is the case for most bacteria.

Penicillen is normally prescribed by your doctor.

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