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Nasal cavity: mucus.
Clinical description: 
This image was taken 3 days post experimental inoculation with viscerotropic velogenic Newcastle disease. The beak has been transected at the level of the nasal turbinates. Lateral pressure is being applied over the turbinates in the nasal cavity, showing the accumulation of mucus. Respiratory signs, including mucus in the respiratory tract, can be associated with both low virulence and high virulence NDV.
Record number: 
20878
Case number: 
no band
Age: 
70 weeks
Breed: 
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form: 
Acute
Infection type: 
Experimental
History: 
The photograph of this bird was taken 3 days post inoculation. The bird was experimentally inoculated with Viscerotropic Velogenic Newcastle Disease virus [MO/31387/96] on 3/2/08 at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. The inoculation was performed via cloacal swab using 0.1ml.
Housing/mgmnt type: 
Select One
Priority: 
1
Rights: 
© Cornell University
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