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Contagious paralysis of pigeons
M A Mohammed1, S M Sokkar, H H Tantawi
1College of Veterinary Medicine, Baghdad University, Iraq.
Avian Pathology : Journal of the W.V.P.A
|October 1, 1978
Summary
A novel herpesvirus is identified as the cause of a highly contagious and fatal paralysis disease in domestic pigeons. This research details the virus isolation, disease reproduction, and its implications for pigeon health.
Area of Science:
- Avian Pathology
- Virology
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- A severe disease impacting domestic pigeons is characterized by high mortality and rapid limb paralysis.
- The condition exhibits significant contagiousness, posing a threat to pigeon populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the causative agent of the reported disease in domestic pigeons.
- To characterize the pathological findings associated with the disease.
Main Methods:
- Gross and microscopic examination of naturally infected pigeons.
- Isolation and identification of a viral agent from affected birds.
- Experimental reproduction of the disease using the isolated virus.
Main Results:
- A herpesvirus was successfully isolated from diseased pigeons.
- The isolated herpesvirus was confirmed to cause the characteristic paralysis and mortality when experimentally introduced.
- Reisolation of the virus from experimentally infected birds further supported its etiological role.
Conclusions:
- A herpesvirus is identified as the causal agent of the severe, contagious paralysis disease in domestic pigeons.
- This finding is crucial for understanding and managing outbreaks of this devastating pigeon disease.
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