Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inclusion body hepatitis caused by Aviadenovirus in a tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba).
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Komatsu, Tetsuya et al.
- Affiliation:
- Aichi Prefectural Chuo Livestock Hygiene Service Center · Japan
Abstract
In 2016, tropical screech owl (Megascops choliba) (Tso) chicks were suddenly found dead in a Japanese breeding facility. We autopsied a 9-day-old Tso and discovered white spots scattered on the liver surface. Multifocal necrosis was diffused, and macrophages had infiltrated the necrotic hepatic lesions. Hepatocytes contained numerous intranuclear inclusion bodies. Immunohistochemical staining detected Adenovirus antigen only in the liver. Next, PCR and sequencing (LC536616) identified Tso Adenovirus (TsoAd). Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) and phylogenic analyzes suggested TsoAd is an owl Aviadenovirus. Our study contributes to an improved understanding of infectious disease among captive raptors.
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