Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Clinical Signs:
Dullness, prostration
Morphologic diagnosis:
Subcutaneous tissues, eyelids: Mild edema Wattle and combs: Edema and congestion
Clinical description:
This image was taken 1 day post experimental inoculation. This bird has a marked decreased in activity level and is exhibiting general depression. Mild facial cellulitis and blepharoconjunctivitis can be seen. The comb has been trimmed however moderate inflammation of the comb and wattles can still be appreciated. Swelling of the structures of the head is due to subcutaneous edema. The feather loss is due to normal molting.
Pathologic description:
The subcutaneous tissues of the head are swollen. The eyelids are thickened, causing them not to open all the way. The wattle and comb are bright red and the comb is slightly swollen. The feather loss is due to normal molting and the blue feathers are due to marker dye used to identify the bird during the experiment.
Record number:
20360
Case number:
5005
Age:
70 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Experimental
History:
The photograph of this bird was taken 1 day 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
Zootechnical purpose type:
Commercial
Priority:
3
Rights:
© Cornell University
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