Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 21:10
Clinical Signs:
paralysis (legs), dyspnea
Clinical description:
The most common form of Marek’s disease is the lymphoproliferative syndrome, wherein mononuclear infiltrates develop in peripheral nerves and organs. The clinical signs associated with this condition are non-specific and relate to the location of the lesions. A variety of neurologic signs can develop including spastic paralysis of the limbs, exhibited here. This chicken is also gasping, a sign associated with the paralysis of the respiratory and digestive systems.
Record number:
7896
Case number:
Unknown
Breed:
White Leghorn
Clinical form:
Unknown
Infection type:
Unknown
Housing/mgmnt type:
Select One
Priority:
1
Rights:
© Cornell University
Image source URL:
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/vet_avian/images/MD-Adjusted/MD-004A.jpg
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