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]
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
edit- ^ Nicholds, Jenny; Sellers, Holly S. (March 2020). "Viral arthritis in poultry". Merck Veterinary Manual. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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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