Circovirus infection of pigeons

Abstract :

Infections by pigeon circovirus occur in young pigeons and have been reported worldwide. This infection, most often subclinical is a crucial factor of the young pigeon disease syndrome characterized by a broad range of clinical signs including lethargy, weight loss, diarrhoea, respiratory distress. The rate mortality is variable. However the etiologic role of this circovirus remains to be determined, but for many authors the virus is responsible of immunosuppression. No vaccine has been developed against this infection. This review article focuses on the current knowledge about pigeon circovirus infection.

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