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Avian encephalomyelitis: A review
1 Dec 1994
Abstract excerpt
Avian encephalomyelitis virus (AEV) is a picornavirus with a predilection for the central nervous system and other parenchymous organs of chickens that is transmitted by the oral-faecal route. The virus may be spread by the vertical and horizontal routes and, because of its great stability, contaminated areas may remain infectious for long periods. The egg-adapted Van Roekel strain is highly neurotropic and does...
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