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Table I.

Score system for macroscopic lesions.

Tissue Score
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Conchae Congestion Necrosis Necrosis and granulomata
Lungs Congestion bilateral Grey foci unilateral Grey foci bilateral
Airsacs Opacity Focal fibrinous airsacculitis Diffuse fibrinous airsacculitis
Pericard Serous pericarditis Fibrinous pericarditis Fibrinous adhesive pericarditis
Liver Congestion Pale Pale and soft
Spleen Slightly enlarged Moderately enlarged Severely enlarged
Kidney Slightly enlarged Moderately enlarged Severely enlarged
Gut Slightly congested Severely congested Enteritis