Paresis in young ostriches

Weisman, Y; Malkinson, M.; Perl, S.; Machany, S; Lublin, Avishai; Ashash, E

doi:10.1136/vr.132.11.284-b

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“…In the 1990s, a series of publications reported the detection of a bornavirus in juvenile ostriches ( Struthio camelus ) suffering from a paretic syndrome in Israel [ 110 , 111 , 112 , 113 , 114 ]. Based on serology and antigenic characterization, the virus was regarded as BoDV-1, which was the only known bornavirus at that time.…”

Section: Host Range and Epidemiology Of Avian Bornavirusesmentioning

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Avian Bornavirus Research—A Comprehensive Review

Rubbenstroth

2022

Viruses

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Avian bornaviruses constitute a genetically diverse group of at least 15 viruses belonging to the genus Orthobornavirus within the family Bornaviridae. After the discovery of the first avian bornaviruses in diseased psittacines in 2008, further viruses have been detected in passerines and aquatic birds. Parrot bornaviruses (PaBVs) possess the highest veterinary relevance amongst the avian bornaviruses as the causative agents of proventricular dilatation disease (PDD). PDD is a chronic and often fatal disease that may engulf a broad range of clinical presentations, typically including neurologic signs as well as impaired gastrointestinal motility, leading to proventricular dilatation. It occurs worldwide in captive psittacine populations and threatens private bird collections, zoological gardens and rehabilitation projects of endangered species. In contrast, only little is known about the pathogenic roles of passerine and waterbird bornaviruses. This comprehensive review summarizes the current knowledge on avian bornavirus infections, including their taxonomy, pathogenesis of associated diseases, epidemiology, diagnostic strategies and recent developments on prophylactic and therapeutic countermeasures.

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Section: Host Range and Epidemiology Of Avian Bornavirusesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Avian Bornavirus Research—A Comprehensive Review

Rubbenstroth

2022

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“…1994). A paretic condition was described in ostrich chicks with incoordination in movements, from which only 1% recovered when undergoing intensive care treatment (Weisman et al . 1993).…”

Section: Borna Diseasementioning

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“…The use of an inactivated viral vaccine is useful for immunizing parent stock and for providing maternal immunity to progeny. Prophylactic administration of reconvalescent serum has been reported to prevent further outbreaks of BDV (Weisman et al . 1993;Ashash et al .…”

Section: Borna Diseasementioning

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Viral diseases of the Ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus)

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Horbańczuk

Fujihara

2004

Animal Science Journal

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The ostrich is an important animal in many livestock industries. A significant threat to this industry is losses from diseases. Newcastle disease is a notifiable, highly contagious viral infection of ostriches. Avian influenza may be transmitted from waterfowl, shorebirds and gulls to ostriches. Borna disease virus is a viral neurotropic infection spread mainly by rodents and felines. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a viral disease transmitted by Hyalomma ticks to humans. Avipoxvirus afflicts ostrich chicks and is transmitted by mosquitoes or by direct contact with a pox lesion. Maintenance of a healthy and profitable enterprise requires the implementation, with assistance from the local veterinary authority, of comprehensive, practical and effective methods of health management and preventative medicine.

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“…At this stage of the disease birds moved with difficulty and could stand for some time if supported. Appetite, vision and hearing were not affected but the birds died from chest collapse and pressure sores within 10 days of sternal recumbency (Weisman and others 1993, 1994, Ashash and others 1995). Borna disease virus ( bdv ) antigen was identified in the brains of the affected birds by elisa , immunofluorescence and electron microscopy (Malkinson and others 1993, Weisman and others 1994, Malkinson and others 1995).…”

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