Fibrinous pleuritis - Atlas of swine pathology

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Possible causes: Glässer diseasePasteurellosis

Lesions caused by Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae with hemorrhagic necrosis in the diaphragmatic lobe. Hardened areas, necrotic-haemorrhagic areas, and a strong fibrinous pleuritis are observed. The animals were lethargic and refused to eat and drink. There are animals that presented bloody matter coming from the nostrils, dead animals with good body condition, and others with the presence of a cough.