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Clinical Signs:
conjunctivits, edema (periorbital, infraorbital sinses)
Morphologic diagnosis:
Subcutaneous tissue: Acute locally extensive edema. Eye and conjunctiva: Mild acute conjunctivitis
Clinical description:
The swelling, characteristic of “swollen head syndrome”, is caused by subcutaneous edema. This edema is typically present in the periorbital and infraorbital sinuses.
Pathologic description:
The subcutaneous tissue of the head, particularly around the eye, is swollen. The eyelids are swollen and a small amount of fluid can be seen at the medial canthus of the eye. The ocular tissue is slightly red.
Record number:
10371
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Unknown
Infection type:
Unknown
Zootechnical purpose:
Broiler - chicken
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Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
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