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Severe Rhodococcus equi pneumonia, foal
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Severe Rhodococcus equi pneumonia, foal

    Post-mortem photograph of the lungs of a foal with severe pneumonia caused by R equiinfection. Congestion, firm nodules, and a large cavitary lesion containing abundant purulent secretion (arrow), are evident.

Courtesy of Dr. Márcio Garcia Ribeiro.