What is Avipoxvirus (AVPV)?
Members of the genus Avipoxvirus infect specifically birds. Avipoxviruses are unable to complete their replication cycle in non avian species. Although it is comparably slow-spreading, Avipoxvirus is known to cause symptoms like pustules full of pus lining the skin and diphtheria -like symptoms.
What are the treatment options for Avipoxvirus in birds?
There is no one specific treatment used for birds who have contracted the avipoxvirus. Often the avipoxvirus acts as an immune suppressant, leading to secondary bacterial infections, which are recommended for treatment. Common methods include use of iodine-glycerin applications to assist in healing lesions,…
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What animals are affected by Avipoxviruses?
Avipoxviruses affect more than 230 species of wild and domestic birds worldwide. It affects a variety of birds including chickens, turkeys, songbirds, upland game birds, seabirds, pets, and occasionally raptors, but is rarely found in waterfowl or shore birds.