Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 21:10
Clinical Signs:
nodules and scabs (combs, wattles, head)
Morphologic diagnosis:
Skin (unfeathered): Multifocal hyperplastic and ulcerative dermatitis.
Clinical description:
This image shows the dry form of avian pox with cutaneous hyperplastic lesions of the face, wattles, and comb. The formation of scabs is typical in this form of Avian Pox.
Pathologic description:
The unfeathered portions of the skin are covered by multiple, well-demarcated, raised, nodular masses. Many of the masses are covered by layers of dry, tan, flaky tissue. Some of the lesions are rimmed by reddened skin and some are covered by red scabs. The masses impinge on the nare, eye, and commissure of the beak.
Record number:
10377
Case number:
Unknown
Age:
Unknown
Breed:
White Leghorn
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Natural
Zootechnical purpose:
Egg layers- white egg
Housing/mgmnt type:
Select One
Priority:
1
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