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Prevalence of poxvirus in a population of Merriam's wild turkeys in Oregon.

Authors :
Lutz RS
Crawford JA
Source :
Journal of wildlife diseases [J Wildl Dis] 1987 Apr; Vol. 23 (2), pp. 306-7.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

An introduced population of Merriam's wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) was examined for poxvirus when birds were trapped from January through April in 1981 and 1982. Poxvirus lesions were found in three of 113 (2.6%) turkeys. All infected birds were immature males.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0090-3558
Volume :
23
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of wildlife diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3035243
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-23.2.306