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Pneumocystis carinii
(517) This bacteria like parasite causes respiratory disease in pigs 3 to 6 weeks of age. It is not an important disease. It may be seen in conjunction with PRRS infection.Clinical signs
Pigs may be affected with diarrhoea at 3 to 5 weeks of age. Pneumonia may also be evident.
Diagnosis
Post mortem examinations of lung tissues are required to look for stained organisms.
Treatment
Management control and prevention
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