Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
tissue_organ_import:
bursa of Fabricius: edema, hemorrhages.
Morphologic diagnosis:
Bursa of Fabricius: Acute diffuse edema with multifocal acute hemorrhage
Clinical description:
This image was taken 3 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. There is moderate bursitis with petechial hemorrhages and edema of the mucosa.
Pathologic description:
The bursa of Fabricius has been opened to reveal the internal structure. The bursal folds are markedly swollen, glistening wet and stippled with numerous small red foci.
Record number:
20914
Case number:
5048
Age:
16 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Experimental
History:
The photograph was taken 3 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
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