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Ferrets (Laboratory) - Pathology (view source)
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There are no gross lesions associated with rabies. Microscopic lesions will include intracytoplasmic eosinophilic viral inclusions, called Negri bodies. These can be demonstrated on HE stains or via standard fluorescent antibody tests.
There are no gross lesions associated with rabies. Microscopic lesions will include intracytoplasmic eosinophilic viral inclusions, called Negri bodies. These can be demonstrated on HE stains or via standard fluorescent antibody tests.
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'''Neural Tube Defects'''
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NTDs are the most common birth defect in ferrets ranging from cranioschisis (external opening of the skull) to spina bifida. Many variations in defects can be seen.
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Gross lesions can include agenesis of the skin and musculature overlaying various areas of the skull and/or the spinal cord. There is also often a degree of nerual tissue loss associated with these lesions. Microscopic lesions can include fusion or deformation of the vertebrae.
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