- Discussion:
- produces swine erysipelas, surviving on decomposing fish, shell fish, meat;
- organism penetrates the skin thru a small abrasion or wound and causes infection in fish handlers;
- suppuration ordinarily does not occur, but the condition is accompanied by lymphangitis, lymphadenitis, swelling, and a tense, shiny appearance to the digit;
- penicillin is the agent of choice, I and D are not usually indicated