Viral_arthritis_(poultry)

Viral arthritis (poultry)

Viral arthritis (poultry)

Infectious disease of poultry

For other viral arthritis, see Viral arthritis.

Viral arthritis is an infectious disease in poultry, such as chickens and turkeys, caused by Avian reovirus.[1] Arthritis and tenosynovitis are the main signs of Avian reovirus infection in chickens, although the virus can cause other signs.[2]

Right hock enlargement in viral arthritis in a parent-stock pullet

The prominent sign is swelling of the digital flexor and metatarsal extensor tendons. The hock joint itself is not so sharply affected, showing just a small amount of synovial exsudate when opened.[3]

Vaccination is the primary method used to control this disease.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Nicholds, Jenny; Sellers, Holly S. (March 2020). "Viral arthritis in poultry". Merck Veterinary Manual. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  2. [2]
    Jones, R.C. (August 2000). "Avian reovirus infections". Revue Scientifique et Technique (International Office of Epizootics). 19 (2): 614–25. doi:10.20506/rst.19.2.1237. PMID 10935283.
  3. [3]
    Olson, N.O. (1972). "Reovirus infections". In Hofstad, M.S. (ed.). Diseases of poultry. Ames, Iowa, USA: Iowa State University Press. pp. 560–566. ISBN 0-8138-0430-2.


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