Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Clinical Signs:
Ecchymoses, necrosis (comb)
Morphologic diagnosis:
Skin (comb): Multiple acute ecchymoses and multifocal necrosis
Clinical description:
This image was taken 3 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. In this detailed view of the comb, there are ecchymotic lesions with mild necrosis developing on the tips of the comb.
Pathologic description:
There are several, variably sized poorly defined red areas in the subcutaneous tissue of the comb. The tips of the comb are slightly dry, brown, and contracted. This change is particularly prominent on the second tip from the right.
Record number:
20803
Case number:
5048
Age:
16 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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