Exudative epidermitis is difficult to treat because of widespread antimicrobial resistant Staphylococcus hyicus

Exudative epidermitis (EE) or greasy pig disease is caused by Staphylococcus hyicus. Certain strains of S. hyicus produce heatlabile exfoliative toxins that are important in the pathogenesis of the disease. Infection of skin wounds during the early suckling period is the typical presentation. Recently many herds have moved away from clipping needle teeth at birth. There may be a resultant, an increase in prevalence of EE. Traditionally, an injection of penicillin has been the treatment of choic