Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Clinical Signs:
Edema, hemorrhages (wattles)
Morphologic diagnosis:
Wattle: Moderate diffuse edema with locally extensive hemorrhage
Clinical description:
This image was taken 2 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. In this detailed view of the wattles, large ecchymotic hemorrhages are visible.
Pathologic description:
The subcutaneous tissues of the wattle is swollen and the entire region is reddened with a locally extensive area being discolored dark red to purple.
Record number:
20545
Case number:
5041
Age:
6 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Experimental
History:
The photograph was taken 2 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.
Zootechnical purpose:
Egg layers- white egg
Housing/mgmnt type:
Select One
Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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