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Avian reovirus infections.

R C Jones1

  • 1Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Liverpool, Neston, South Wirral, United Kingdom.

Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|August 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Avian reoviruses are common in poultry but usually harmless. However, they can cause viral arthritis/tenosynovitis in chickens, necessitating effective vaccination strategies against evolving antigenic variants.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Virology
  • Avian Pathology

Background:

  • Avian reoviruses are widespread in poultry, often asymptomatic.
  • Reoviruses are implicated in various poultry diseases, notably viral arthritis/tenosynovitis in chickens, especially broilers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the significance of avian reoviruses in poultry diseases.
  • To discuss diagnostic challenges and control strategies for reovirus-associated conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of avian reovirus infections in poultry.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches and serological test limitations.
  • Evaluation of current vaccination protocols and their efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Avian reoviruses exhibit diverse pathogenic capabilities and antigenic types.
  • Diagnosis is complicated by widespread, often non-pathogenic infections.
  • Vaccine effectiveness may be limited by antigenic variation.

Conclusions:

  • Effective control of viral arthritis/tenosynovitis requires understanding reovirus epidemiology and antigenic diversity.
  • Vaccination strategies, including attenuated and inactivated vaccines, are crucial but need adaptation to circulating strains.

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