necrobacillosis

Tissue damage, especially in liver, caused by infection by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Manifested usually as areas of necrosis, occasionally as cellulitis or phlegmon. The pus has a characteristic rotting odor. See also hepatic abscess.

• interdigital n. — see bovine footrot.
• oral n. — see oral necrobacillosis.
• ruminal n. — see ruminal necrobacillosis.