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Avian pox in sanderlings from Florida.

C Kreuder1, A R Irizarry-Rovira, E B Janovitz

  • 1Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., Sanibel, Florida 33957, USA. ckreuder@aol.com

Journal of Wildlife Diseases
|September 9, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Asian pox virus caused fatal, tumor-like lesions in three sanderlings (Calidris alba) on Sanibel Island, Florida. This is the first documented case of poxvirus infection in this shorebird species.

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Area of Science:

  • Avian pathology
  • Wildlife disease surveillance
  • Ornithology

Background:

  • Poxviruses are known to infect a wide range of avian species.
  • Shorebirds, such as sanderlings (Calidris alba), can be susceptible to various pathogens.
  • Understanding disease prevalence in migratory birds is crucial for conservation efforts.

Observation:

  • Three sanderlings (Calidris alba) on Sanibel Island, Florida, presented with severe, tumor-like external lesions in February 1997.
  • The lesions were significant factors contributing to the mortality of the affected birds.
  • Clinical signs suggested a potential infectious etiology.

Findings:

  • Poxvirus infection was definitively diagnosed in all three sanderling cases.
  • Diagnostic methods included cytology, histopathology, and electron microscopy, confirming the presence of poxvirus particles.

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  • This represents the first recorded instance of poxvirus infection in sanderlings.

    • Implications:

    • This finding expands the known host range of poxviruses within avian populations.
    • It highlights the potential impact of poxvirus on shorebird health and survival.
    • Further research into poxvirus epidemiology in wild bird populations is warranted.