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MD-003A.jpg

Clinical Signs: 
Paralysis, paresis (legs)
Clinical description: 
Paresis and paralysis are usually asymmetrical, reflecting the asymmetrical peripheral nerve involvement of Marek’s disease. This clinical sign often manifests itself with the bird stretching one leg forward and one leg backward, as seen here.
Record number: 
7895
Case number: 
Unknown
Breed: 
White Leghorn
Clinical form: 
Unknown
Infection type: 
Unknown
Housing/mgmnt type: 
Select One
Priority: 
1
Rights: 
© Cornell University
Image source URL: 
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/vet_avian/images/MD-Adjusted/MD-003A.jpg
Etiology: 
Tissues and organs: 
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