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| ==Diagnosis== | | ==Diagnosis== |
− | Often clinical signs are enough to make a presumptive diagnosis. Additionally [[Normal Composition of Urine - Anatomy | + | Often clinical signs are enough to make a presumptive diagnosis. Additionally urine can be collected and [[Urine Analysis - Pathology|urinalysis]] undertaken. This will help to differentiate the presence of haematuria where frank blood is in the urine from haemolysis where haemaglobinuria is present in the urine. |
− | & Physiology|urine]] can be collected and [[Urine Analysis - Pathology|urinalysis]] undertaken. This will help to differentiate the presence of haematuria where frank blood is in the urine from haemolysis where haemaglobinuria is present in the urine.
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− | A definitive diagnosis can be made by isolating C.haemolyticum from the liver however it can be difficult to culture. Additionally the organism can be confirmed on fluorescent antibody or immunohistochemical testing of liver tissue. | + | A definitive diagnosis can be made by isolating ''C.haemolyticum'' from the liver however it can be difficult to culture. Additionally the organism can be confirmed on fluorescent antibody or immunohistochemical testing of liver tissue. |
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| ==Clinical Signs== | | ==Clinical Signs== |