ABSTRACT
Infectious lymphadenitis in swine leads to high damages with losses of carcasses, due to similarity of lesions caused by causal agents and zoonotic risks of certain microorganisms, reinforcing the importance of periodic sanitary vigilance in affections of lymph nodes in swine. The increased occurrence of Mycobacterium sp. and Rhodococcus equi in patients affected by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has underscored the importance of the monitoring of infectious lymphadenitis in slaughterhouses, as these microorganisms are among the most common causes of swine lymphadenitis. The present article reviewed the main aspects of lymphadenitis in swine, with emphasis on the epidemiology and public health impact, and Mycobacterium and Rhodococcus equi as causal agents.
KEY WORDS
Swine;
Mycobacterium
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R. equi