Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
Clinical description:
The comb appears dry, indicating dehydration. Severe ecchymotic and cyanotic areas on the skin of the wattles and comb. The wattles appear swollen and there is mild facial cellulitis.
Record number:
20813
Case number:
5045
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:
3
Rights:
© Cornell University
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