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Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype B Circulation in Poultry and Wild Birds of Colombia
| العنوان: | Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype B Circulation in Poultry and Wild Birds of Colombia |
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| المؤلفون: | Santiago Escobar-Alfonso, Diana M. Alvarez-Mira, Magda Beltran-Leon, Gloria Ramirez-Nieto, Arlen P. Gomez |
| المصدر: | Pathogens, Vol 13, Iss 10, p 882 (2024) |
| بيانات النشر: | MDPI AG, 2024. |
| سنة النشر: | 2024 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Medicine |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Pneumoviridae, avian metapneumovirus, avian viruses, avian health, avian pathology, phylogeny, Medicine |
| الوصف: | The global poultry industry, as a leading producer of animal protein, faces significant challenges related to animal health and production due to high bird density and disease risks. A major concern is the Avian Respiratory Complex (ARC), a multifactorial health issue involving pathogens such as avian metapneumovirus (aMPV), an often-underdiagnosed component of the ARC. Wild birds are seen as reservoirs and spreaders of the virus. This study aimed to detect the presence and subtypes of aMPV in samples from breeders, broilers, laying hens, and wild birds in Colombia. A total of 273 samples, including swabs from the upper respiratory and reproductive tracts, were collected from commercial poultry and wild birds. Using nested RT-PCR targeting the G gene, aMPV subtype B was identified in 23 samples (8.42%). Sequencing revealed high genetic similarity to vaccine strains, classifying all viruses as vaccine-like. In the commercial birds, aMPV-B appeared in 21 samples, regardless of symptoms, often in tests for other ARC agents, indicating diagnostic bias. In the wild birds, two samples tested positive, suggesting potential transmission between wild and domestic birds. These findings highlight the need for broader diagnostics and further research into aMPV’s impact on avian health. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 13100882 2076-0817 |
| Relation: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/10/882; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-0817 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/pathogens13100882 |
| URL الوصول: | https://doaj.org/article/61f9e51bdd164718a6d958d60ae66fc4 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsdoj.61f9e51bdd164718a6d958d60ae66fc4 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 13100882 20760817 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/pathogens13100882 |