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鸡痘

Also known as: 禽痘

鸡痘是由禽痘病毒引起的禽类缓慢传播的病毒病。皮肤型(干型)在无羽毛皮肤上形成疣状结节,白喉型(湿型)则在口腔和上呼吸道形成病变。死亡率通常较低,但会降低生产性能,湿型有时可致命。

Quick facts

Type:
Infectious
Typical onset:
Subacute
Body systems:
Integumentary, Upper respiratory
Affected species:
CHICKEN, PIGEON, TURKEY

Sources & references

  • Merck Veterinary Manual — Covers the cutaneous and diphtheritic forms of fowl pox, insect-borne spread, and wing-web vaccination.

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