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Poxvirus infection in a spectacled Amazon parrot (Amazona albifrons).

Authors :
Graham CL
Source :
Avian diseases [Avian Dis] 1978 Apr-Jun; Vol. 22 (2), pp. 340-3.
Publication Year :
1978

Abstract

Avian pox was determined to be the cause of death of a spectacled Amazon parrot (Amazona albifrons). Intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies were visualized by light microscopy in esophageal and bronchial epithelial lesions. Electron microscopy revealed pox-virus virions in the inclusions.

Subjects

Subjects :
Animals
Esophagus microbiology
Female
Fowlpox microbiology
Fowlpox virus ultrastructure
Fowlpox pathology
Parrots
Psittaciformes

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0005-2086
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Avian diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
209779

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