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* Catarrhal inflammation is a mild form of inflammation.
* Occurs on mucous membranes where there are many mucus cells.
* The consistency of catarrhal exudate varies from water to gelatinous.
* Colour varies from cloudy to pinkish.
* This form of exudation is essentially a shedding of epithelium containing many mucus cells, neutrophils, some RBCs, and flecks of fibrin.
* Common in mild forms of rhinitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, gastritis and enteritis.
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