Classical Swine Fever | Gross Lesions

As the virus damages the endothelium, the characteristic lesions are associated with circulatory changes such as widespread hemorrhages. These often show up in kidney, leading to the term "turkey egg" kidney.

Simple or multiple infarcts in the spleen occurs in about 50% of the cases.

Demarcated areas of necrosis may be seen in the tonsils.

Lymph node may have prominent peripheral congestion.

Less frequently observed gross lesions:

Hemorrhagic penumonia may develop.

Ulcerative colitis has been described.

Congestion of the brain, which is histologically associated with a non-suppurative encephalitis (microscopic lesions).

Microscopic Lesions >>

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