Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mourning dove with breathing trouble and skin nodules from avian pox
By Pledger, Alison·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2005·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Avian pox virus infection in a mourning dove.
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
A mourning dove was brought in because it was having trouble breathing, was in poor shape, and couldn't fly well. The vet noticed nodular growths on its beak, feet, and chest. Tests showed that the dove was infected with avian pox virus, which can cause these symptoms and lesions. Treatment details weren't specified, but addressing the underlying infection is crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
An adult mourning dove (Zenaidura macroura) was presented with dyspnea, poor body condition, and poor flight endurance. Nodular lesions were visible on the cere, both feet, and skin covering the pectoral region. Histopathological examination revealed epithelial hyperplasia with eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies consistent with Avipoxvirus infection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16422070/