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Discovery of a new avian bornavirus genotype in estrildid finches (Estrildidae) in Germany.
Veterinary microbiology - 31 Jan 2014
Rubbenstroth Dennis, Schmidt Volker, Rinder Monika, Legler Marko, Corman Victor Max, Staeheli Peter
Abstract excerpt
Avian bornaviruses (ABV) are known to be the causative agent of proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) in parrots and their relatives (Psittaciformes). A broad range of ABV genotypes has been detected not only in psittacine birds, but also in other avian species including canary birds (Serinus canaria forma domestica) and Bengalese finches (Lonchura striata f. dom.), which are both members of the order songbirds...
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