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Heart (epicardium, coronary fat): petechaie, hemorrhages.
Morphologic diagnosis: 
Heart (epicardium and fat): Moderate acute multifocal petechia and hemorrhage
Clinical description: 
This image was taken 3 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. As observed here, hemorrhages may also be prominent on the epicardium, depending on the strain of the virus. In some cases, necrotic foci within the epicardium may also be present.
Pathologic description: 
The epicardial fat and epicardial surface of the heart are stippled by numerous pinpoint red foci. Additionally, there are larger, poorly demarcated bright red hemorrhages surrounding the congested coronary vessels.
Record number: 
20864
Case number: 
5004
Age: 
70 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.
Housing/mgmnt type: 
Select One
Priority: 
1
Rights: 
© Cornell University
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