Identification of two novel adenoviruses in smooth-billed ani and tropical screech owl

Avian adenoviruses (AdVs) are a very diverse group of pathogens causing diseases in poultry and wild birds. Wild birds, endangered by habitat loss and habitat fragmentation in the tropical forests, are recognised to play a role in the transmission of various AdVs. In this study, two novel, hitherto...

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Published in:PloS one 2020-02, Vol.15 (2), p.e0229415-e0229415
Main Authors: Jejesky de Oliveira, Ana Paula, Valdetaro Rangel, Maria Cristina, Z Vidovszky, Márton, Rossi, Jr, João Luiz, Vicentini, Fernando, Harrach, Balázs, L Kaján, Győző
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoviridae - classification
Adenoviridae - genetics
Adenoviridae - isolation & purification
Adenoviridae Infections - veterinary
Adenoviridae Infections - virology
Adenoviruses
Agricultural research
Amino acids
Animals
Biodiversity
Biology and Life Sciences
Birds
Birds - genetics
Birds - virology
Computer and Information Sciences
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Diseases
DNA
DNA polymerase
DNA, Viral - analysis
DNA, Viral - genetics
Domestic animals
Ecology
Ecosystems
Forests
Genetic testing
Habitat fragmentation
Habitat loss
Laboratories
Medical research
Medicine and Health Sciences
Owls
Pathogenic microorganisms
Pathogens
Phylogenetics
Phylogeny
Reptiles & amphibians
Roads & highways
Social Sciences
Strigiformes - genetics
Strigiformes - virology
Tropical forests
Viral proteins
Viruses
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Summary:Avian adenoviruses (AdVs) are a very diverse group of pathogens causing diseases in poultry and wild birds. Wild birds, endangered by habitat loss and habitat fragmentation in the tropical forests, are recognised to play a role in the transmission of various AdVs. In this study, two novel, hitherto unknown AdVs were described from faecal samples of smooth-billed ani and tropical screech owl. The former was classified into genus Aviadenovirus, the latter into genus Atadenovirus, and both viruses most probably represent new AdV species as well. These results show that there is very limited information about the biodiversity of AdVs in tropical wild birds, though viruses might have a major effect on the population of their hosts or endanger even domesticated animals. Surveys like this provide new insights into the diversity, evolution, host variety, and distribution of avian AdVs.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0229415