This occurs when bacteria that normally inhabits the upper r…

This occurs when bacteria that normally inhabits the upper respiratory tract and oral cavity is aspirated. Horses of all ages can be affected, although young horses are predisposed. The clinical signs include exercise intolerance, fever, tachypnea, cough, bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge,  inappetence, and pleurodynia. The infection has not yet spread from the lung tissue to the pleural space. What respiratory system disease is this? 

Group 3: There are two diagnostic tests available in the hos…

Group 3: There are two diagnostic tests available in the hospital for this pathogen, a precipitation test and a reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test. Which test would be best for confirming the patient has an active infection? (three words max) Explain your choice. (three sentences max) Explain how a precipitation test works. (five sentences max) What does a negative result look like? (one sentences max) What does a positive result would look like? (one sentences max)  Please, label your answers A-E.