Molecular Detection of Avian Infectious Bronchitis Viruses in Live Bird Markets, Gilan Province.

ABSTRACT: Coronaviruses (AvCoV) which include infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) and other bird coronaviruses belong to the genus gammacoronavirus, subfamily Coronavirinae. One of the most prominent representatives of gammacoronavirus genus is infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) which is a highly contagious viral pathogen of chickens causing considerable economic losses to the poultry industry. IBVs mostly affect the respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts leading to a substantial drop in production. Backyard poultry in the villages usually share their food and water with free flight birds which puts them at serious risk of disease transmission. Furthermore, the poor hygienic measurements which are often used in backyard flocks make them a potential reservoir for diseases that can be transferred

SUBMITTER: Rezaee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8418891 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature