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and removed. Soft foods should be given, and mild 

 astringent antiseptic washes may be used. 



Phlegmonous stomatitis is relatively common in swine. 

 It is usually caused by a streptococcic infection of the 

 submucosa. The condition is usually general, the 

 affected mucosa is intensely swollen and in the beginning 

 is scarlet red in color, later assuming a purplish hue, and 

 finally a dull gray color due to the accumulation of 

 desquamated epithelium, mucous, and pus. Patches of 

 mucous membrane may become necrotic and slough, 

 leaving a red surface from which blood escapes freely. 

 The tumefaction may be so intense that the mouth 

 cavity becomes noticeably diminished, and the cheek 

 mucous membrane may be forced between the teeth 

 and lacerated during mastication. 



The affected animals refuse to eat, and although they 

 frequent the drinking trough, they will actually drink 

 very little. There will be a frothy, ill-smelling discharge 

 from the mouth. There may be a rise of from one to 

 three degrees Fahrenheit in temperature. The treatment 

 consists of mouth washes of antiseptics, frequently 

 applied. 



Vesicular ulcer ative stomatitis is caused by the same 

 agencies and presents lesions similar to vesicular cheilitis, 

 and will not be further discussed. 



Diphtheritic stomatitis is not uncommon, particularly 

 in suckling pigs. The further discussion of this condition 

 will be found under the topic, "Necrobacillosis," in 

 Section VIII. (See p. 216) 



Symptoms. As above indicated, the symptoms of 

 stomatitis of the various types vary only in intensity. 

 There is more or less of salivation and drooling, champing 

 of the jaws, and evidence of difficulty in mastication. On 

 inspection the lesions will be evident, which are usually 

 sufficient upon which to base a diagnosis. 



Treatment. The treatment also will vary with the 

 type of inflammation. In all instances the cause should 

 be removed, and in the infectious types there should be 

 topical application of some suitable antiseptic. 



