Doença de Newcastle
Also known as: Pneumoencefalite aviária
ZoonoticNotifiable
A doença de Newcastle é uma doença viral altamente contagiosa das aves, causada por cepas virulentas do paramixovírus aviário tipo 1 (vírus da doença de Newcastle). As cepas velogênicas provocam sinais respiratórios, nervosos e digestivos graves com alta mortalidade. É uma doença de notificação obrigatória junto à OMSA e pode causar conjuntivite leve em humanos.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Infectious
- Typical onset:
- Acute
- Body systems:
- Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Nervous
- Affected species:
- CHICKEN, DUCK, PIGEON, TURKEY
- Reference codes:
- NCBITAXON 2560319, WOAH Newcastle disease
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes Newcastle disease pathotypes, clinical presentations across body systems, and the importance of vaccination and biosecurity.
- WOAH (OIE) — Lists Newcastle disease as a notifiable disease and outlines surveillance and control obligations.
- NCBI Taxonomy
This content is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If you are worried about your pet, contact your veterinarian.