Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
tissue_organ_import:
Trachea: edema, congestion, hemorrhage, catarrhal lesions.
Morphologic diagnosis:
Trachea: Severe acute catarrhal tracheitis with hemorrhage
Clinical description:
This image was taken 4 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. Mucus accumulation is variable and, when pronounced, can lead to respiratory distress.
Pathologic description:
The mucosal surface of the trachea is bright red with several ill defined darker foci. The lumen of the trachea contains increased amounts of mucus.
Record number:
20945
Case number:
5030
Age:
16 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Experimental
History:
The photograph was taken 4 days post inoculation. The bird was experimentally inoculated with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus on 3/2/08 at Plum Island Animal Disease Center. The inoculation was performed in the caudal thoracic air sac with strain A/CK/PA/469/3-84/H5N2, using 0.25ml.
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Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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