Swollen head syndrome in Taiwan—isolation of an avian pneumovirus and serological survey

Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 169 - 174
Published: Mar 1, 1994
Abstract
Outbreaks of swollen head syndrome (SHS) were observed in two broiler and two broiler-breeder farms in Taiwan. The disease was characterized by oedematous swelling of the head, especially surrounding the eyelids, the neck and wattles. Avian pneumovirus and Escherichia coli were isolated from birds in all four farms. In addition, Staphylococcus aureus and infectious bursal disease virus were each isolated from one farm. A serological survey of...
Paper Details
Title
Swollen head syndrome in Taiwan—isolation of an avian pneumovirus and serological survey
Published Date
Mar 1, 1994
Volume
23
Issue
1
Pages
169 - 174
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