atrophic rhinitis of swine

atrophic rhinitis of swine
a disease of young swine caused by severe persistent inflammation of the nasal mucosa; severe cases may result in marked atrophy of the turbinate bones and lateral displacement of the snout. The primary inflammatory reaction may be caused by a variety of agents, including a virus. See also inclusion body r.

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