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| ===Clinical Signs=== | | ===Clinical Signs=== |
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− | The Mallein test is used most frquently to diagnose the condition, a fraction of the causative organism is injected intradermally into the eyelid or applied as eyedrops, a positive reaction is seen as local swelling and discharge 1-2 days post testing. | + | The Mallein test is used most frquently to diagnose the condition, a fraction of the causative organism is injected intradermally into the eyelid or applied as eyedrops, a positive result is seen as local swelling and discharge 1-2 days post testing. |
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| ===Laboratory Tests=== | | ===Laboratory Tests=== |
− | other diagnostic tests include Elisa, complement fixation and culture of the orgamism from
| + | Other diagnostic tests include an Elisa, complement fixation and culture of the orgamism from exudative lesions. |
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| ===Pathology=== | | ===Pathology=== |
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| ==Prognosis== | | ==Prognosis== |
− | prognosis is poor, the diease is usually fatal. Animlas which survive should be slaughtered to prevent spread of the disease. | + | prognosis is poor, the diease is usually fatal. Animalss which survive should be slaughtered to prevent spread of the disease. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |