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Trachea: petechia, catarrhal lesions
Morphologic diagnosis: 
Trachea: Mild cattarhal tracheitis with petechia
Clinical description: 
This image was taken 4 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. There is mucopurulent catarrhal exudate in the lumen of the trachea.
Pathologic description: 
The mucosal surface of the trachea is stippled by numerous pinpoint red foci and the lumen contains increased amounts of mucus.
Record number: 
20948
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.
Housing/mgmnt type: 
Select One
Priority: 
1
Rights: 
© Cornell University
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