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tissue_organ_import: 
Trachea: edema, congestion, hemorrhage.
Morphologic diagnosis: 
Trachea: Acute multifocal petechia
Clinical description: 
In chickens infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza, lesions distributed throughout the upper respiratory tract are common. Tracheal findings can range from normal to severe. In this image of the tracheal mucosa, there is severe edema, congestion, and hemorrhage.
Pathologic description: 
The trachea has been opened to reveal the mucosal surface. The mucosa is stippled with numerous, small, red, punctate hemorrhages.
Record number: 
10365
Case number: 
Unknown
Age: 
2.5 weeks
Breed: 
Unknown
Clinical form: 
Acute
Infection type: 
Natural
History: 
Severe Respiratory Disease within the flock with high mortality
Zootechnical purpose: 
Broiler - chicken
Housing/mgmnt type: 
Select One
Priority: 
1
Rights: 
© Cornell University
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