Avian Poxvirus Infection in Polish Great Tits (Parus Major).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Avian poxvirus infections are widespread in the domestic poultry population but are also reported in wild birds. In poultry, these infections cause significant economic losses, while wild birds may be a reservoir for poxvirus which affects breeding poultry. However, wild birds may also exhibit characteristic anatomopathological changes. This study concerns the infection of wild-living great tits (Parus major) with the avian poxvirus in Poland.

Material and methods

Samples of internal organs and skin collected from great tits were homogenised and total cellular DNA was isolated. In PCR, the primers complementary to gene encoding the core protein 4b of the HP44 strain of fowl poxvirus (FPV) were used.

Results

After electrophoresis in 2% agarose gel,

SUBMITTER: Kozdrun W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6364157 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature