Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Detection and molecular characterization of chicken parvovirus and chicken megrivirus in layer breeders affected by intestinal dilatation syndrome.
- Journal:
- Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Nuñez, Luis Fabian N et al.
- Affiliation:
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Abstract
IDS presented pathognomonic dilatation of the jejunum up to Meckel's diverticulum.IDS caused weight loss, decreased egg production, and increased culling and mortality.Chicken parvovirus (ChPV) was consistently detected through PCR assays.Chicken megrivirus (ChMV) was consistently detected through viral metagenomics.
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