Difference between revisions of "Hendra Virus"

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*Equine Paramyxovirus (equine morbillivirus)
 
*Equine Paramyxovirus (equine morbillivirus)
 
*Causes espiratory infections with respiratory distress and paralysis
 
*Causes espiratory infections with respiratory distress and paralysis
*Oedematous lungs with distention of [[Pleural Cavity & Membranes Inflammatory - Pathology|pleura]]
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*Oedematous lungs with distention of pleura
 
*Microscopically: diffuse [[Pulmonary Oedema|alveolar oedema]], syncytial cells
 
*Microscopically: diffuse [[Pulmonary Oedema|alveolar oedema]], syncytial cells
 
*Potentially zoonotic (beware palpating inside the throat for obstruction)
 
*Potentially zoonotic (beware palpating inside the throat for obstruction)

Revision as of 16:32, 20 February 2011

  • Equine Paramyxovirus (equine morbillivirus)
  • Causes espiratory infections with respiratory distress and paralysis
  • Oedematous lungs with distention of pleura
  • Microscopically: diffuse alveolar oedema, syncytial cells
  • Potentially zoonotic (beware palpating inside the throat for obstruction)