Isolation of poxvirus from debilitating cutaneous lesions on four immature grackles (Quiscalus sp.)
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Abstract
Poxvirus was isolated from nodules on four immature grackles (Quiscalus sp.) collected in two residential areas of Victoria, Texas. All of the birds were emaciated and had nodules on the eyelids, bill, legs, toes, and areas of the skin on the wings, neck, and ventral abdomen. These pox nodules were extensive and probably interfered with both sight and flight. The preliminary diagnosis was confirmed by virus isolation, histopathology, and electron microscopy. Poxvirus was isolated on the chorioallantoic membrane of embryonated hen's eggs and in Muscovy duck embryo fibroblast cell culture. Phaenicia calliphoridae (blowfly) larvae were found in one of the pox nodules, raising the possibility of mechanical transmission of the virus by contaminated adult blowfiles.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Isolation of poxvirus from debilitating cutaneous lesions on four immature grackles (Quiscalus sp.) |
| Series title | Avian Diseases |
| DOI | 10.2307/1591324 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Association of Avian Pathologists |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 244 |
| Last page | 247 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| City | Victoria |
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