Difference between revisions of "Laryngeal Chondritis"
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[[Image:Oedema and chondritis in larynx of sheep.jpg|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Oedema and chondritis in larynx of sheep (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]] | [[Image:Oedema and chondritis in larynx of sheep.jpg|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Oedema and chondritis in larynx of sheep (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]] | ||
− | *Caused by [[Fusobacterium | + | *Caused by [[Fusobacterium|''Fusobacterium necrophorum'']] |
− | *[[ | + | *[[Larynx Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of laryngitis|Infection of laryngeal cartilages]] |
*Can be seen in short-necked breed, e.g. Texels, East Friesians and Southdowns | *Can be seen in short-necked breed, e.g. Texels, East Friesians and Southdowns | ||
*Leads to extreme respiratory distress | *Leads to extreme respiratory distress | ||
*Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | *Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated | ||
− | *Associated with [[Laryngeal | + | *Associated with [[Larynx Degenerative - Pathology#Laryngeal oedema|laryngeal oedema]] |
− | *Also may occur in young [[ | + | *Also may occur in young [[Hindgut Fermenters - Horse - Anatomy & Physiology|horses]] and calves |
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Revision as of 14:09, 30 June 2010
- Caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum
- Infection of laryngeal cartilages
- Can be seen in short-necked breed, e.g. Texels, East Friesians and Southdowns
- Leads to extreme respiratory distress
- Laryngeal mucosa is necrotic and ulcerated
- Associated with laryngeal oedema
- Also may occur in young horses and calves