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[Pathomorphology of infectious bursitis in chicks]
Veterinarno-Meditsinski Nauki
|January 1, 1977
Summary
Gumboro disease (infectious bursitis) in birds causes muscle hemorrhages, enlarged bursa of Fabricius, and kidney lesions. Histologic necrobiotic changes in organs are potential diagnostic indicators.
Area of Science:
- Avian pathology
- Veterinary medicine
- Histopathology
Context:
- Gumboro disease, also known as infectious bursitis, affects young birds.
- Morphologic and histologic changes are critical for disease diagnosis.
- The bursa of Fabricius is a key organ affected by the disease.
Purpose:
- To document the morphologic changes associated with Gumboro disease in birds.
- To investigate the histologic alterations in affected organs.
- To evaluate the diagnostic significance of observed changes, particularly in the bursa of Fabricius.
Summary:
- Morphologic studies on birds aged 17-90 days with Gumboro disease revealed hemorrhages in musculature, enlarged bursa of Fabricius, and kidney lesions.
- Histologic examination showed necrobiotic changes (karyopycnosis, karyorrhexis) in cellular elements of parenchymal organs.
- The dynamics of morphologic changes in the bursa of Fabricius were discussed for their differential-diagnostic value.
Impact:
- Provides detailed insights into the gross and microscopic pathology of Gumboro disease.
- Highlights potential diagnostic markers for infectious bursitis.
- Contributes to the understanding of disease progression and its impact on avian health.