Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
tissue_organ_import:
Ovary: hemorrhage, atresia; Spleen: splenomegaly.
Morphologic diagnosis:
Ovarian follicles: Atresia and multifocal hemorrhage. Spleen: Mild splenomegaly.
Clinical description:
This image was taken 3 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The hemorrhagic and atresic follicles on this ovary are typical of HPAI. An enlarged, firm spleen is occasionally observed.
Pathologic description:
Several of the ovarian follicles are shrunken and flaccid. One of the follicles is dark green and some contain red areas. The spleen is slightly enlarged with an enhanced reticular pattern.
Record number:
20869
Case number:
5004
Age:
70 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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