Surveillance of Marekas disease virus in migratory and sedentary birds in Hokkaido, Japan

Marekas disease virus serotype 1 (MDV-1) strains cause malignant lymphoma in chickens. MDV-1 has been previously reported to be widespread in white-fronted geese (Anser albifrons); however, the prevalence of MDV-1 in other wild birds has not been determined. In this study, we investigated the preval...

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Published in:The veterinary journal (1997) 2012-06, Vol.192 (3), p.538-540
Main Authors: Murata, Shiro, Hayashi, Yuko, Kato, Ayumi, Isezaki, Masayoshi, Takasaki, Sarah, Onuma, Misao, Osa, Yuichi, Asakawa, Mitsuhiko, Konnai, Satoru, Ohashi, Kazuhiko
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Language:English
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Anser albifrons
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Summary:Marekas disease virus serotype 1 (MDV-1) strains cause malignant lymphoma in chickens. MDV-1 has been previously reported to be widespread in white-fronted geese (Anser albifrons); however, the prevalence of MDV-1 in other wild birds has not been determined. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of MDV-1 in various wild birds in Hokkaido, Japan. The MDV-1 genome was widespread in geese and ducks, but was not detected in other birds. MDV-1 was detected in both sedentary and migratory species. These results suggest that, in Japan, MDV-1 is widespread in wild goose and duck populations, and that resident ducks may be significant carriers and reservoirs of MDV-1.
ISSN:1090-0233
DOI:10.1016/j.tvjl.2011.07.006