Fibrinous pericarditis - Atlas of swine pathology
Fibrinous pericarditis
Dr. Michele Drigo and Dr. Sandro Mazzariol - University of PadovaWhere: cardiovascular system
Possible causes: Glässer diseaseStreptococcal infectionsOther
A diffuse, severe and well organized yellowish fibrinous exudate is strongly attached to the pericardial surface giving a rough aspect to the organ. This discharge is due to the exit of fibrinogen from the vascular deparment due to a endothelial damage related to bacterial toxins. This finding could be associated with chronic fibrinous peritonitis and pleuritis.
A common cause of this lesions is Haemophilus parasuis (Glässer disease). Differential diagnosis should also include Streptococcal infections and Mycoplasma hyorhinis.
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