TABLE 1.
Details of clinical isolates included in this study
| Isolate | Yr of isolation | Animal origin | Organ | Clinical history of animal | Primary isolation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St33874 | 2002 | Pig | Lung | Suspected erysipelas | Predominanta |
| St34960 | 2002 | Pig | Kidney | Respiratory problems | Pure culture |
| St36404 | 2003 | Goat | Liver | Suspected paratuberculosis | Pure culture |
| St36130 | 2003 | Pig | Skin | Subcutaneous abscess | Pure culture |
| St38671 | 2003 | Pig | Joint | Arthritis | Pure culture |
| St49485 | 2005 | Pig | Joint | Subcutaneous abscess | Pure culture |
| St49327 | 2005 | Pig | Blood | Sudden death | Pure culture |
| St47126 | 2005 | Pig | Joint | Arthritic abscess | Pure culture |
a
Recovered as the predominant isolate, together with Streptococcus suis. Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae was also detected by immunocytochemistry.