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===Adenovirus===
===Adenovirus===
Adenoviridae do not require co-infection with bacteria in order to become pathogenic within the respiratory system. The infection may have no clinical symptoms but in susceptible animals such as those that are stressed or immune-deficient it can be fatal.<br />
Adenoviridae do not require co-infection with bacteria in order to become pathogenic within the respiratory system. The infection may have no clinical symptoms but in susceptible animals such as those that are stressed or immune-deficient it can be fatal.<br />
Macroscopic pathology will include consolidation of the cranial lobes of the lung, necrotizing bronchitis, bronchiolitis with desquamation of the epithelial lining and inflammatory cell infiltration. Airways may contain high levels of cell debris, WBC’s and fibrin. Nuclei often contain distinctive basophilic inclusions 7-15u in diameter.
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==Digestive System==
==Digestive System==
===Cytomegalovirus (Salivary Gland Virus)===
===Cytomegalovirus (Salivary Gland Virus)===