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[A papovavirus-like infection in parakeets]
M H van der Hage1, G M Dorrestein, A G Burger
1Vakgroep Veterinaire Pathologie, Afd. Laboratorium- en Bijzondere Dieren, Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht.
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|October 15, 1990
Summary
An outbreak in parakeets revealed multiple disease causes, including papovavirus, Absidia sp., and toxic nitrate levels in drinking water. These factors likely contributed to the complex disease observed in the birds.
Area of Science:
- Avian pathology
- Veterinary virology
- Mycology
Context:
- Disease outbreak on a parakeet-breeding farm
- Affecting multiple parakeet species
- Involving both young and adult birds
Purpose:
- Identify causative agents of a parakeet disease complex
- Analyze pathological findings
- Discuss the pathogenesis of the observed disease
Summary:
- Isolation of papovavirus and Absidia sp.
- Detection of toxic nitrate levels in drinking water
- Correlation of findings with pathological presentation
Impact:
- Provides insights into multifactorial avian diseases
- Informs disease management strategies for parakeet farms
- Contributes to understanding viral, fungal, and environmental toxin interactions in avian health