Author/Authors :
Eo, Kyung-Yeon Seoul Zoo, South Korea , Kim, Young-Hoan Gyeongbuk Veterinary Service Laboratory, South Korea , Cho, Kwang-Hyun Gyeongsangbukdo Livestock Research Institute, South Korea , Jang, Jong-Sik Kyungpook National University - Department of Animal Science, South Korea , Kim, Tae-Hwan Kyungpook National University - College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea , Kwak, Dongmi Kyungpook National University - College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea , Kwon, Oh-Deog Kyungpook National University - College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea
Abstract :
Three Oriental Turtle-doves (Streptopelia orientalis) exhibiting lethargy, dyspnea, poor physical condition, and poor flight endurance, were rescued and referred to the Animal Health Center, Seoul Zoo, Korea. The doves had wart-like lesions on the legs and head. All of them died the following day after arrival, with the exception of one that survived for 6 days. Diphtheritic membranes on the tongue and oral mucosa were apparent at necropsy. Avian pox virus infection was suspected based on the proliferative skin lesions and oral diphtheritic lesions. Infection of the avian pox virus was confirmed by PCR using primers specific to the 4b core protein gene of avian pox virus. All cases were diagnosed with avian pox virus infection. This is believed to be the first description on natural infection of avian pox in Oriental Turtle-doves in Korea.
Keywords :
Avian pox , Oriental Turtle , dove , Pathology , Streptopelia orientalis , Wild bird
