Butcher G D, Reed W M, Winterfield R W, Nilipour A
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610.
Avian Dis. 1990 Oct-Dec;34(4):1023-6.
A gray-cheeked parakeet, approximately 3 years of age, was submitted for necropsy. Clinical signs included diarrhea, decreased feed consumption, fluffing of feathers, shivering, weight loss, and limping. Necropsy revealed enlargement and pale discoloration of the spleen and intestines. The liver contained multifocal pale foci. Granulomas, some of which had necrotic centers, were present along the subserosa of the intestinal tract. Microscopic examination revealed diffuse granulomatous splenitis, enteritis, and multifocal granulomatous hepatitis. Numerous acid-fast bacteria were demonstrated in the spleen, liver, and intestine.
一只约3岁的灰颊鹦鹉被送来进行尸检。临床症状包括腹泻、采食量减少、羽毛蓬松、颤抖、体重减轻和跛行。尸检发现脾脏和肠道肿大且颜色变淡。肝脏有多个淡色病灶。沿肠道浆膜下层可见肉芽肿，其中一些有坏死中心。显微镜检查显示弥漫性肉芽肿性脾炎、肠炎和多灶性肉芽肿性肝炎。在脾脏、肝脏和肠道中发现了大量抗酸菌。
