Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 15:40
tissue_organ_import:
bursa of Fabricius: edema.
Morphologic diagnosis:
Bursa of Fabricius: Moderate acute edema
Clinical description:
This image was taken 4 days post experimental inoculation with highly pathogenic avian influenza. Bursal lesions, such as the edema shown here, are common in HPAI.
Pathologic description:
The bursa of Fabricius has been cut open along its long axis to reveal the inner folds. The bursal folds are swollen and slightly less distinct than normal and the entire organ is wet and slightly gelatinous.
Record number:
20942
Case number:
5046
Age:
16 weeks
Breed:
White Leghorn SPF
Clinical form:
Acute
Infection type:
Experimental
History:
The photograph was taken 4 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.
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Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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