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* Diphtheritic exudate a more severe form of fibrinous exudate in which there is considerable necrosis of the underlying tissues.
* Diptheritic exudate is firmly adherent to the underlying tissue.
** Attempts at removal cause tearing of this tissue>
* Commonly seen with internal surface fungal infections.
** E.g. in the nose of the dog and the guttural pouch of the horse.
** Fungal toxins penetrate the underlying tissue causing coagulation necrosis.
[[Category:Acute Inflammation]][[Category:To Do - Blood]]