A Review on the Prevalence of Poxvirus Disease in Free-Living and Captive Wild Birds

Avian pox is a widespread infection in birds caused by genus <i>Avipoxvirus</i> pathogens. It is a noteworthy, potentially lethal disease to wild and domestic hosts. It can produce two different conditions: cutaneous pox, and diphtheritic pox. Here, we carry out an exhaustive review of a...

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Main Authors: Richard A. J. Williams, Daniel A. Truchado, Laura Benitez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microbiology Research
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7481/12/2/28