Serological and molecular detection of infectious laryngotracheitis virus in chickens in Central Gondar Zone, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a highly contagious upper respiratory tract disease of chickens caused by a Gallid herpesvirus 1 (GaHV-1). The current study was to establish molecular evidence of Infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) in the Amhara region, Ethiopia, and determine its seroprevalence in areas of high chicken population and assess the risk factors associated with the disease.

Methods

Serological study was conducted on 385 serum samples collected from commercial and backyard chickens in the study area, and the presence of antibodies against ILTV was determined by indirect ELISA. In addition, oropharyngeal swab samples were collected from chickens suspected of ILT infection and inoculated into embryonated chicken eggs through the Chorioallan

SUBMITTER: Adam O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913453 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature