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Aujeszky’s Disease

Other Names: Pseudorabies, Mad Itch
Aujeszky's disease, commonly known as pseudorabies, is a highly contagious, viral disease of pigs that affects the central nervous system.
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  • Herpesviridae: Varicellovirus
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aujeszkys-disease: Pig, head. The mucosal membranes around the eye and nares are crusted, and the eye has periorbital serous exudate.
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