avian tuberculosis Flashcards
stain used for mycobacterium avium
ziehl neelson stain(acid fast)
C.A of avian tuberculosis
mycobacterium avium
appearance of mycobacterium avium in microscope
beaded
avian tuberculosis is characterised by its ___________
chronicity
virulence of mycobacterium tuberculosis is due to
cord factor
sulphatides
acidic lipids
which two chemicals are help in macrophage killing of m. avium
TNF
IL-2
main signs of avian tuberculosis
atrophy of sternal muscles
keel becomes knife edged
main lesions of avian tuberculosis
granulomas in all parts of body
color of granulomas in bone marrow
pale yellow(others=grey)
speen has _____ appearance in avian tuberculosis
knobbly
condition caused by M. avium in phalangeal joints
bumble foot(arthiritis)
point of difference of avian tuberculosis from leukosis
tubercles can be entirely removed from liver and spleen in AT