A kidney stone, a hard mass of excess waste in the kidney, causes pain of the lower back and urinary issues. Lactose intolerance, or the inability to digest lactose, leads to gas, bloating, and other symptoms.
on the skin. Diseases causing different skin colour âDiamond skinâ disease This disease is caused by bacteria (germs). Diamond skin refers to the affected pigs de-veloping large dark red diamond-shaped patches on the skin. This disease can cause death. It is treated with antibiotic injections. This disease can be prevented by vaccination. Fever Pigs with fever caused by any disease can de-
Common fungal skin infections are caused by yeasts (such as Candidaâsee Candidiasis) or dermatophytes, such as Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton (see Overview of Dermatophytoses (Ringworm, Tinea)). Many such fungi live only in the topmost layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum) and do not penetrate deeper.