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Antibodies to AKA may persist for up to 2 years after infection and often do not indicate clinical disease so are of little clinical use.

Antibodies to AKA may persist for up to 2 years after infection and often do not indicate clinical disease so are of little clinical use.

 

The foetus and placenta from animals infected with Akabane demonstrate '''subcutaneous petechiation and ecchymotic''' bleeding. '''White, turbid spots''' are apparent on the amnion. '''Erosions''' are common between the nares and digits of the foetus. A '''fibrinous polyarticular synovitis''' is often accompanied by navel infection, synovitis and other congenital lesions. The '''limbs are usually locked''' in position. CNS lesions will be present in the spinal cord, cerebellum and motor spinal nerves.

CNS lesions will be present in the spinal cord, cerebellum and motor spinal nerves. The '''limbs are usually locked''' in position due to the arthrogryposis and a fibrinous polyarticular synovitis may be present.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==