Identification of a Putative Novel Genotype of Avian Hepatitis E Virus from Apparently Healthy Chickens in Southwestern Nigeria

Identification of a Putative Novel Genotype of Avian Hepatitis E Virus from Apparently Healthy Chickens in Southwestern Nigeria

Avian hepatitis E virus (aHEV) is the major etiological agent of hepatitis-splenomegaly syndrome (HSS), big liver and spleen disease (BLSD), and hepatic rupture hemorrhage syndrome (HRHS) in chickens. Infections with aHEV cause a significant decrease in egg production and increased mortality in chic...

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Main Authors: Fisayo Temilade Osamudiamen, Olusola Aanuoluwapo Akanbi, Steffen Zander, Daniel Oladimeji Oluwayelu, Claus-Thomas Bock, Patrycja Klink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
hepatitis E virus
avian HEV
layer chickens
novel genotype
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/6/954

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